do i need to see a doctor?

I lost my job & insurance…haven’t been to the doctor in a month also. I went to the e.r last night & told them I slipped in the shower. Was able to get a full checkup and ultrasound.

oh wow thank god your ok so i have to have a reason i can’t just explain i haven’t seen a doctor and i wanna make sure all is ok?

See if you qualify for Medicaid most doctors take it but you should be fine if the last time you went and baby was fine …I know women who never went to the doctor their whole pregnancy..if you feel baby you should be ok

I would search your area for free prenatal support services. A lot of areas have them, and they should be able to help you navigate insurance and getting care.

the problem is not getting insurance that’s not the problem is that because I moved from the city to the state I have to close down my public assistance case and then re-open a new one up here and that takes a while they don’t give you insurance right away. I have to wait till next month to apply up here because I’m still doing stuff for my current public assistance case so I don’t know how long it’s gonna be.

in that case I would still see if you have those services and explain your situation. They may know of ways to help the process go faster or to get a free appointment in before the insurance will allow you to switch.
My best friend is an SW for an agency like this in another state, and they help people with situations like that a lot. Being between insurance due to red tape shouldn't stop you from making sure you and your baby are healthy.

thank you so much that was helpful

I moved across the country and felt the same way you did. All the places with OBGYNs told me that I was too far along (at 19 weeks) to be seen. I saw an OBGYN where I was living. I am now at a clinic and see a Midwife, but not sure if I’ll see a doctor at all until birth, so I have unanswered questions. I’m learning to trust this process of being pregnant by asking for all questions to friends, blog sites, and Facebook groups.
I was in the same situation as you though.

this happened to me too! What on earth!! I was 17 weeks at the time and it took forever to find an obgyn that would take me. I was so mad and I still don’t understand.