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im pregnant i need help
lady_emerald posted:
Hi. Im 28 yrs of age. My last first day of period was Mar. 22 so i believe that I'm 1 month pregnant now. Another was last thursday my pregnancy test that i took at 6pm showed a positive result. Im jobless and only my husband work for us. He's currently looking for an affordable health insurance and i appreciate any help could tell us where can we get a best health insurance and affordable coz i need to see an ob gyn as soon as possible. Another, is it okey to take folic acid withouth the ob gyn's advice coz im one month now and i wanna take good care of my baby's development or formation...
My husband bought me vitamin code raw prenatal is it good to take this vitamin without ob gyn prescription?
My husband bought me vitamin code raw prenatal is it good to take this vitamin without ob gyn prescription?
25 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:im pregnant i need helpHi. Im 28 yrs of age. My last first day of period was Mar. 22 so i believe that I'm 1 month pregnant now. Another was last thursday my pregnancy test that i took at 6pm showed a positive result. Im jobless and only my husband work for us. He's currently looking for an affordable <a href="http://forums.webmd.com/3/pregnancy-exchange/forum/6317#">health insurance</a> and i appreciate any help could tell us where can we get a best health insurance and affordable coz i need to see an ob gyn as soon as possible. Another, is it okey to take folic acid withouth the ob gyn's advice coz im one month now and i wanna take good care of my baby's development or formation...<br /><br /><br />My husband bought me vitamin code raw prenatal is it good to take this vitamin without ob gyn prescription?
BridgetBurke responded:
I'm sorry that I can't help with health insurance, but it is good to take a prenatal until you can see your doctor. Good luck with your pregnancy.
Report This| Share this:im pregnant i need helpI'm sorry that I can't help with health insurance, but it is good to take a prenatal until you can see your doctor. Good luck with your pregnancy.
FrenchBulldogMom responded:
You should apply for Medicaid as soon as possible. My husband just started a new job and isn't eligible for health insurance yet so I was accepted by Medicaid because I'm pregnant. When he gets insurance, they may cancel my Medicaid because we don't meet income limits, but for now, it's paying for my visits to the regular OB and the high-risk OB.
You should definitely start taking a prenatal vitamin. Most of them contain enough folic acid, so just check your label.
You should definitely start taking a prenatal vitamin. Most of them contain enough folic acid, so just check your label.
Report This| Share this:im pregnant i need helpYou should apply for Medicaid as soon as possible. My husband just started a new job and isn't eligible for health insurance yet so I was accepted by Medicaid because I'm pregnant. When he gets insurance, they may cancel my Medicaid because we don't meet income limits, but for now, it's paying for my visits to the regular OB and the high-risk OB.<br /> <br />You should definitely start taking a prenatal vitamin. Most of them contain enough folic acid, so just check your label.
lady_emerald replied to FrenchBulldogMom's response:
Im taking Vitamin code raw prenatal 3 times a day without the ob gyn's prescription. He bought this coz i told him i need to take folic acid to prevent baby defects.....I havent visit an ob gyn coz im worried if we cant afford it. If you dont mind me i wanna ask how much you pay every visit to your ob gyn? im living here in phoenix az..
Report This| Share this:im pregnant i need helpIm taking Vitamin code raw prenatal 3 times a day without the ob gyn's prescription. He bought this coz i told him i need to take folic acid to prevent baby defects.....I havent visit an ob gyn coz im worried if we cant afford it. If you dont mind me i wanna ask how much you pay every visit to your ob gyn? im living here in phoenix az..
An_242764 replied to lady_emerald's response:
You don't need a drs RX for prenatals since you can buy them at almost any department store or grocery store. Just be sure that you are taking a prenatal daily.
Apply for Medicaid. I thought it would be really difficult but it really isn't. You will need verfication of pregnancy. (An HPT isn't considered verification) So you'll need to find some place that will do a pregnancy test for pretty cheap. I only had to pay $5. The Medicaid office told me of a few places were I could go to get the test cheap. Some states have a baby your baby program that will help with drs until you can get onto medicaid. It's worth looking into.
I didn't have any insurance so as soon as I found out I was pregnant I applied for medicaid. It's been a life saver and since pregnant women don't have co-pays I don't pay for anything including perscriptions.
Apply for Medicaid. I thought it would be really difficult but it really isn't. You will need verfication of pregnancy. (An HPT isn't considered verification) So you'll need to find some place that will do a pregnancy test for pretty cheap. I only had to pay $5. The Medicaid office told me of a few places were I could go to get the test cheap. Some states have a baby your baby program that will help with drs until you can get onto medicaid. It's worth looking into.
I didn't have any insurance so as soon as I found out I was pregnant I applied for medicaid. It's been a life saver and since pregnant women don't have co-pays I don't pay for anything including perscriptions.
Report This| Share this:im pregnant i need helpYou don't need a drs RX for prenatals since you can buy them at almost any department store or grocery store. Just be sure that you are taking a prenatal daily.<br /> <br />Apply for Medicaid. I thought it would be really difficult but it really isn't. You will need verfication of pregnancy. (An HPT isn't considered verification) So you'll need to find some place that will do a pregnancy test for pretty cheap. I only had to pay $5. The Medicaid office told me of a few places were I could go to get the test cheap. Some states have a baby your baby program that will help with drs until you can get onto medicaid. It's worth looking into.<br /> <br />I didn't have any insurance so as soon as I found out I was pregnant I applied for medicaid. It's been a life saver and since pregnant women don't have co-pays I don't pay for anything including perscriptions.
lady_emerald replied to An_242764's response:
Thank you now im not worried taking the prenatal vitamins 3x a day.
Are you from AZ? i like the medicaid but do you think my husband and i qualify for that? He's income is above the poverty guidelines but actually its not enough for our needs and infact we are living with his mom. But im not working im dependent to him thats why i find ways to solve this problem.
Are you from AZ? i like the medicaid but do you think my husband and i qualify for that? He's income is above the poverty guidelines but actually its not enough for our needs and infact we are living with his mom. But im not working im dependent to him thats why i find ways to solve this problem.
Report This| Share this:im pregnant i need helpThank you now im not worried taking the prenatal vitamins 3x a day.<br /><br />Are you from AZ? i like the medicaid but do you think my husband and i qualify for that? He's income is above the poverty guidelines but actually its not enough for our needs and infact we are living with his mom. But im not working im dependent to him thats why i find ways to solve this problem.
tlkittycat1968 replied to lady_emerald's response:
If I'm not mistaken, most states have some type of aid for pregnant women and their babies.
Report This| Share this:im pregnant i need helpIf I'm not mistaken, most states have some type of aid for pregnant women and their babies.
An_242764 replied to lady_emerald's response:
It is easier to get medicaid if you are pregnant because prenatal care is very important. And it doesn't hurt to try.
I'm not from AZ but i'm a close neighbor to you.
I'm not from AZ but i'm a close neighbor to you.
Report This| Share this:im pregnant i need helpIt is easier to get medicaid if you are pregnant because prenatal care is very important. And it doesn't hurt to try.<br /> <br />I'm not from AZ but i'm a close neighbor to you.
lady_emerald replied to An_242764's response:
Im searching online about medicaid. Reading how to apply for it. Thank you for giving me help. Honestly, Im a stranger in this country and my husband doesnt know much too of his country. Good i found this website and i get a lot of help.
Im 1 month and 3 weeks now. Is it normal you will feel pain in the middle part lower your belly button?
Im 1 month and 3 weeks now. Is it normal you will feel pain in the middle part lower your belly button?
Report This| Share this:im pregnant i need helpIm searching online about medicaid. Reading how to apply for it. Thank you for giving me help. Honestly, Im a stranger in this country and my husband doesnt know much too of his country. Good i found this website and i get a lot of help. <br /><br />Im 1 month and 3 weeks now. Is it normal you will feel pain in the middle part lower your belly button?
lady_emerald replied to An_242764's response:
Im so sad and upset coz WIC refused due to my husband's income dont qualify. AHCCCS too there's income limit so we dont qualify again when my husband is willing to pay premiums..... The worst is my husband is not very supportive thats why im here coz i dont know this contry very well and the he blamed ifsomething goes wrong like in the WIC that were refused due to his income. He knew income is one of the requirement then he didnt call them instead he leave it to me 
Report This| Share this:im pregnant i need helpIm so sad and upset coz WIC refused due to my husband's income dont qualify. AHCCCS too there's income limit so we dont qualify again when my husband is willing to pay premiums..... The worst is my husband is not very supportive thats why im here coz i dont know this contry very well and the he blamed ifsomething goes wrong like in the WIC that were refused due to his income. He knew income is one of the requirement then he didnt call them instead he leave it to me <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/frown.gif" align="top" border="0">
lady_emerald replied to An_242764's response:
Im sorry to bug you, do you know anything that we can lessen expenses for pregnant women? hospitals that have packages from prenatal til i deliver the baby that is affordable...
Report This| Share this:im pregnant i need helpIm sorry to bug you, do you know anything that we can lessen expenses for pregnant women? hospitals that have packages from prenatal til i deliver the baby that is affordable...
An_242764 replied to lady_emerald's response:
I know that sometimes hospitals will write off some expenses. The best thing to do is talk to the hospital. I know the Intermountain Hospitals (IHC) have a program that gives financial help to those who need it. You just have to go to the hospital and ask about it. Do some research on the internet you might find something or someone who can help you.
Does your prenatal say to take it 3 times a day? Most you only need to take one a day. Too much of folic acid can be bad and can cause anemia and you can overdose on vitamins. You only need about 600-800 mcg a day of folic acid. For some pregnant women the iron in the prenatal can make them feel sick. It does for me. If that is happening for you then find a prenatal with less iron.
Some cramping is normal in early pregnancy. I had some for the first 1-2 months. It is your uterus growing. My doctor said I would need to worry if I was cramping and bleeding. Some light bleeding can happen after sex and usually isn't anything to worry about.
Feel free to ask me anything. This is my first pregnancy and i'm learning a lot of this as I go.
Does your prenatal say to take it 3 times a day? Most you only need to take one a day. Too much of folic acid can be bad and can cause anemia and you can overdose on vitamins. You only need about 600-800 mcg a day of folic acid. For some pregnant women the iron in the prenatal can make them feel sick. It does for me. If that is happening for you then find a prenatal with less iron.
Some cramping is normal in early pregnancy. I had some for the first 1-2 months. It is your uterus growing. My doctor said I would need to worry if I was cramping and bleeding. Some light bleeding can happen after sex and usually isn't anything to worry about.
Feel free to ask me anything. This is my first pregnancy and i'm learning a lot of this as I go.
Report This| Share this:im pregnant i need helpI know that sometimes hospitals will write off some expenses. The best thing to do is talk to the hospital. I know the Intermountain Hospitals (IHC) have a program that gives financial help to those who need it. You just have to go to the hospital and ask about it. Do some research on the internet you might find something or someone who can help you.<br /> <br />Does your prenatal say to take it 3 times a day? Most you only need to take one a day. Too much of folic acid can be bad and can cause anemia and you can overdose on vitamins. You only need about 600-800 mcg a day of folic acid. For some pregnant women the iron in the prenatal can make them feel sick. It does for me. If that is happening for you then find a prenatal with less iron.<br /> <br />Some cramping is normal in early pregnancy. I had some for the first 1-2 months. It is your uterus growing. My doctor said I would need to worry if I was cramping and bleeding. Some light bleeding can happen after sex and usually isn't anything to worry about.<br /> <br />Feel free to ask me anything. This is my first pregnancy and i'm learning a lot of this as I go.
lady_emerald replied to An_242764's response:
I read the bottle and it says 3 capsules daily...So i take 3 times a day. Folate content is 800 mcg and iron content is only 18 mg. This is all raw vitamins recommended by his friend in the vitamin shoppe. The name is Vitamin Code raw prenatal. This is my first pregnancy too and i will not feel shy to ask you. I havent gone to an ob gyn for check up coz my husband said we'll pay $180 and the only thing they will do to you is to tell you oh you are pregnant, check blood test and etc... He said on monday we'll call that center we found online and ask stipulation and if its good then i'll bring you there....
Im 1 month and 3 weeks now. My morning sickness is little bit better unlike the 1st month I feel like im really sick everyday i always puke...I dont like the smell of turkey, spices, and etc... But too much intake of folic acid doesnt affect the baby, right? I feel worried..... i'll check online about pregnancy.... Nice of you that you have a doctor to advice you...
Im 1 month and 3 weeks now. My morning sickness is little bit better unlike the 1st month I feel like im really sick everyday i always puke...I dont like the smell of turkey, spices, and etc... But too much intake of folic acid doesnt affect the baby, right? I feel worried..... i'll check online about pregnancy.... Nice of you that you have a doctor to advice you...
Report This| Share this:im pregnant i need helpI read the bottle and it says 3 capsules daily...So i take 3 times a day. Folate content is 800 mcg and iron content is only 18 mg. This is all raw vitamins recommended by his friend in the vitamin shoppe. The name is Vitamin Code raw prenatal. This is my first pregnancy too and i will not feel shy to ask you. I havent gone to an ob gyn for check up coz my husband said we'll pay $180 and the only thing they will do to you is to tell you oh you are pregnant, check blood test and etc... He said on monday we'll call that center we found online and ask stipulation and if its good then i'll bring you there....<br /><br />Im 1 month and 3 weeks now. My morning sickness is little bit better unlike the 1st month I feel like im really sick everyday i always puke...I dont like the smell of turkey, spices, and etc... But too much intake of folic acid doesnt affect the baby, right? I feel worried..... i'll check online about pregnancy.... Nice of you that you have a doctor to advice you...
lady_emerald replied to An_242764's response:
ive been taking this vitamin for weeks now.... since i got pregnant what i feel is everyday morning sickness or nausea, tired, sleepy, this week i feel little pain in the lower of my belly button but not all times coz today it's gone. i dont have any bleeding but i have some discharges it looks white and cloudy, my pee is little bit yellow in color and not stinky... sorry bout this ann....i dont know a lot about pregnancy thats i told my husband i wanna see an ob gyn coz i need check up and advice but $180 is not worth pay coz she wont do anything but tells you you're pregnant, check the bp etc...
Report This| Share this:im pregnant i need helpive been taking this vitamin for weeks now.... since i got pregnant what i feel is everyday morning sickness or nausea, tired, sleepy, this week i feel little pain in the lower of my belly button but not all times coz today it's gone. i dont have any bleeding but i have some discharges it looks white and cloudy, my pee is little bit yellow in color and not stinky... sorry bout this ann....i dont know a lot about pregnancy thats i told my husband i wanna see an ob gyn coz i need check up and advice but $180 is not worth pay coz she wont do anything but tells you you're pregnant, check the bp etc...
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