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first timer
Okay so I'm pregnant with my first child and I don't know how to do this. I'm 19 and don't want my parents to find out right now but I'm under their insurance. Is there any way I can go see a doctor without them finding out thru insurance or no? I don't know how far along I am or if its bad that I havnt seen a doctor yet after taking an at home test.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
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Pre natal care is very important for your health and that of your baby. Your doctor will want to see you at about your 7th week of pregnancy. Your doctor cannot speak with your parents without your permission. However, your parents will see the insurance claim for the doctor visit. You can speak with your doctor about your concerns regarding your parents. There may be a way to prevent the insurance claim from stating the reason for the visit. However, your parents will most likely be aware that you were seen by the doctor. If you feel your parents will be supportive of you, it may be better to talk with them before they find out from someone else.
If you are not speaking with your parents about your pregnancy at this time, do you have someone you can speak with? A close friend or family member to support you at this time. The beginning of any pregnancy is a time when you can feel nervous, happy, excited, and sad all at the same time. It is a big life change and it helps to have someone to talk to about your concerns.
If you haven't already, you should be taking a prenatal vitamin. The folic acid included in prenatal vitamins is especially important early in pregnancy. It helps to prevent brain and spinal defects in the baby.
Good luck!
Cathy
Pre natal care is very important for your health and that of your baby. Your doctor will want to see you at about your 7th week of pregnancy. Your doctor cannot speak with your parents without your permission. However, your parents will see the insurance claim for the doctor visit. You can speak with your doctor about your concerns regarding your parents. There may be a way to prevent the insurance claim from stating the reason for the visit. However, your parents will most likely be aware that you were seen by the doctor. If you feel your parents will be supportive of you, it may be better to talk with them before they find out from someone else.
If you are not speaking with your parents about your pregnancy at this time, do you have someone you can speak with? A close friend or family member to support you at this time. The beginning of any pregnancy is a time when you can feel nervous, happy, excited, and sad all at the same time. It is a big life change and it helps to have someone to talk to about your concerns.
If you haven't already, you should be taking a prenatal vitamin. The folic acid included in prenatal vitamins is especially important early in pregnancy. It helps to prevent brain and spinal defects in the baby.
Good luck!
Cathy
You should go see a doctor right away. In being said that was only 19 the 1st time i got pregnant as well. Yes your parents are goin to find out but i dont know how esle to say it but if you took the chance to get pregnant then do the right thing and start seeing a doctor...its all about the baby now..
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