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Medical Insurance and Pregnancy - How Does It Work???
Asked by A.L. from Phoenix
on June 9, 2009
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Anyone out there have some advice? Insurance is one topic that thoroughly infuriates me! I have a high deductible plan. It has all kinds of loopholes on how insuranc...
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- I had a high deductable on my insurance as well- $5700 and after I became pregnant I found out I was not even covered for pregnancy- the agent messed up and there was ...
- Hi A., I had the same questions when I got pregnant. I called my insurance company with all my questions, I made sure that my doctor was in their plan and the hospi...
- Yes, you might have to pay the deductible twice. However, you could switch to a different plan on the second year...one with a lower deductible and better coverage. ...
Ineligible for FMLA? Options?
Asked by M.A. from Washington DC
on January 10, 2010
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I have worked part-time for a large state university for approximately five years, and am about to start a full-time job with the same university. My part-time positio...
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- The FMLA mandates what employers MUST offer but obviously, employers CAN offer much more. Some offer short-term disability, for example, that can be used for maternity...
- Legally you have no rights if you are not covered by FMLA. However you need to look at your companies employee handbook and procedures to see if you company has a med...
- First, I would apply for FMLA no matter what. It is up to them to approve it or not, and they may. ALso, it is for the 12 months following a birth I believe, os if y...
Seeking Advice on Pregnancy Without Insurance
Asked by B.D. from Austin
on July 20, 2009
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Hi all,
One of my best friends has made the decision with her husband to have a baby. She is employed and has terrible insurance through her employer. Apparently it d...
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- there is a program called maternity card. I read about it in Pregnancy magazine. It is a discount plan specifically for those who don't have maternity coverage and/or ...
- I had my second child without insurance due to my husband's change of jobs. There was a lapse in insurance and I just happened to get pregnant during that time. We w...
- midwives are a God send. I think your on the right track with this.
Seeking Advice on Job Search While Pregnant
Asked by S.B. from New York
on March 21, 2008
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Hi,
I'm currently 17 weeks pregnant and starting to show. I have a job interviews scheduled in the coming week and wanted to know if anyone else has ever been in t...
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- you never said what kind of job you are looking for or at least what field you are in. In my field (academia), for example, pregnancy during the interview would be a d...
- S.: If I were you I wouldn't hide the pregnancy. I would be upfront and honest about it. Back in October I was trying to concieve and I had a interview. I was very ...
- Honesty is the best policy...always.
Pregnancy Question & Work Advice
Asked by M.P. from Chicago
on January 15, 2007
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Hello moms! I'm 9-10 weeks pregnant and last night and still this morning I noticed discolored dark or reddish discharge when I wipe myself after peeing. I'm very worr...
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- First, I would definitely call the doctor. My sister had some bleeding and did end up having a miscarriage. It's always better to play it safe. As far as quitting...
- I'm just responding to the first part -- never jeapordize your well-being when you are pregnant. It could be nothing - the bleeding- but it could be something. Give ur...
- I don't know what to tell you about the first issue, but with respect to Nanny pay, we pay our nanny $400 a week. So it's not out of the question! Good luck!
Pregnant and Starting a New Job
Asked by I.P. from Chicago
on July 1, 2011
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Has anyone had experience starting a new job after discovering she's pregnant?
I'm 5.5 weeks pregnant and just started a new job, this week.
To be fair, I informed m...
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- My sister was about 3.5 months pregnant when she was looking for and got a new job. Yay for her! Like you, that meant that she would be at the company less than a ye...
- It's best to wait until you're in the clear so you have a good 6 weeks until it's safe to share your wonderful news with your employer. I am 9 weeks pregnant and won'...
- Hi, Congrats on your pregnancy! First, Relax! Don't talk to your employer about your pregnancy. You are barely in your first trimester and have plenty of time to te...
Telling People You're Pregnant
Asked by C.S. from Springfield
on April 7, 2010
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I am 6 weeks pregnant. I am feeling awful and am feeling the need to explain why I am acting like the walking dead. Is it too early to share the news? When did you ...
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- With my first I found out at 7 weeks and we started telling people right away. I told my boss right away also and was fired 2 weeks later!! This time I found out at 4 ...
- I told everyone as soon as it was confirmed by the doctor. You could wait a bit longer to tell your boss, but if you are feeling ill it might be a good idea to let hi...
- I think being out of the clear means, there is less chance you'll miscarry. So, you'd be out of the clear of misscarrying your baby. If I'm wrong correct me please. ...
Sciatica During Pregnancy - in Pain and Losing My Mind!
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on September 8, 2010
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I am pregnant and have the worst sciatica. It literally prevents me from walking/moving almost daily. My leg will catch and to the floor I go! I walk very carefully...
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- S.---Go see a chiropractor immediately, with or without your OB's permission. You are the boss and if his advice is not getting you any relief, you need to seek out a...
- I had it just as bad as you are describing starting early in my pregnancy. I don't miss that pain at all. Your restrictions aren't helping matter I am sure. Do you ...
- I had it with my first pregnancy. I never did the heating pad and baths; applied ice packs several times a day instead. Also, assuming you're feet aren't too swollen...
Calm My Friend's Nerves - Pregnancy Issues
Asked by N.L. from Chicago
on September 14, 2010
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My friend had a positive prego test last week, so she is approx. 5 weeks. This is her second child. So far, she has tender breasts and a little nausea, but she think...
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- Your friend should not worry. Obviously there are some people that never feel anything and some that feel things right away. I remember with my second I kept thinkin...
- For my first trimester I didnt get any symptoms but the tender breasts. Not even really hungry neither. Tell her not to worry.
- I am pregnant right now and at first I wouldn't have known unless I got the positive test. Just remind her that all pregnancies are different so she will feel differen...
Planning a Pregnancy and Then My Sister in Law Got Pregnant
Asked by L.K. from Wichita
on April 13, 2008
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My husband and I decided about 6 months ago to try to get pregnant by this summer. I am considered "high risk" due to complications with the birth of my son. I have be...
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- L. - My hubby and I have been trying for almost 5 years to get pregnant and have done some fertility with more to come! I've had 2 SIL's come up pregnant during that ...
- Hi, L.. I am so excited for you! I would think that your sister-in-law would be happy for you and excited that her child will have a cousin of a similar age. I have...
- I'm 16 weeks pregnant and my SIL is 11 weeks. I was a little bummed as she lives closer to the grandparents and I feel her baby will get more of the attention but, th...
