Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Does anyone know what website i can go to, to just get a health insurance policy for my new born child


Does anyone know what website i can go to, to just get a health insurance policy for my new born child?
I just want to know if i am able to just get insurance for me new born because my work wants to charge me 400 a month 
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WHy dont you try to get medicaid, or tell your wife to apply, they tried to charge 800 a month with my son, and i applied for medicaid, hey it's free, you just have to act like your broke or a single parent who is struggling.




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Posted by Child Health at 9:49 AM

Saturday, May 24, 2008

Help! Evil mother in law threatens both my sanity and the health of my child

Help! Evil mother in law threatens both my sanity and the health of my child!!!?
My mother in law is the typical overbearing, self-centered "It's all about ME ME ME ME ME!" mother in law. The problem I am having is my husband (her only child) and I are expecting our first baby and I know that my mother in law is going to want us to come visit. The issue, however, is not how much I hate her (which I do) but that her house is completely filthy. Dog hair, cat hair, dirt, nicotine, animal feces (she has hardwood floors and just lets the animals relieve themselves everywhere and uses just a paper towel - no cleaning agent - to "clean" the area) etc. She even lets the cat crawl all over the kitchen counter WHILE she is cooking (I'm an animal lover with 3 cats but my kitties aren't allowed around food I'm preparing!) She's also has these horrible "Dragon Lady" acrylic nails that always have some sort of brownish/blackish crud caked under them. Both my husband and I have approached her about the cleanliness of the house and our expectations as far as handling the baby (Hands must always be washed before picking the baby up, never put the baby on the urine-stained hardwood floors, etc.) yet she refuses to believe there is anything wrong with the sanitation of her home and self. She says that I'm being way too paranoid and uptight and there is nothing wrong with a baby being exposed to a germ or two. She then gave us the "I raised you (my husband) so I KNOW what I am doing!" (I personally think it's luck my husband isn't dead) I personally would LOVE to never have my child step foot in her home but I know that would cause a lot of tension between my husband and his parents (rightly so) but I don't want to sacrifice my child's health and safety just to keep everyone "Happy". What would you do in this situation and, more importantly, what do you think I should do? She will never accept that her living conditions are less than par - it's just the way she is. We've brought it up several times and no luck. While I can have her over to our place for the majority of the visits the hard part will be holidays. It's "tradition" that she has Christmas morning at her home. My daughter will be born c-section tomorrow which means by Christmas she'll be 10 months old and crawling! EWE!!! 
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Just never take the baby over to her house. If she wants to see the baby, then she has to go over to your house. If she wants to hold the baby, she must be clean and wash her hands. It is your baby, you're the parent, not her...she has to abide by your rules. If she doesn't like the rules, then it's her loss...
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Try approaching her again, and if she doesn't listen, threaten to say the her future grandson will not be able to come over there, and if that doesn't make her clean up her act, there is not much you can do.
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well me being a clean freek this would be me worst nightmare!!! you have to but your children first and trust your motherly instinks, maybe suggest she comes over to yours and cook dinner then she cant moan or even invite her out so she could see the baby, but there would be no way i would let my child get covered in cat poo!!
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Keep your child away from her. I know it's tough because you want your husband to be happy, but I've learned that inlaws are not worth the trouble they cause!! Tell your husband firmly that if things over tehre don't improve, your baby will NOT be going over there.
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you are the parent, not her. it is your decision, and your husband should be your side, unless he's a momma's boy and not a man. a visit is okay, but not new born. nothing is wrong with asking her to wash her hands. tell her that every one that handles the baby has to. don't try and single her out in any way. if she wants to see the baby have her come to your place, or to a restaurant. good luck
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Can she come visit you? Or maybe take swabs of her floor, counters,and even her nails have them checked in a lab and give her the results( like they do on that BBC show How Clean is your House). She may be mortified if she had scientific proof she's a bio hazard waiting to happen. It just may be that she will never listen to anybody and then you have to do what's best for your child and not the grandma. Or if you can afford it send a cleaning crew to her house as a 'gift'. Good luck.
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This is your child and your husband shares your opinion. If you are that concerned, tell her that your child will not step within her house unless is is clean. If you don't think it's clean, tell her she can see the baby at your place. Don't take any lip from the old broad...it's your baby and you know what's best. If she has a problem with that, let the tension rise. Either she will concede, or you won't have to deal with her again.









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Posted by Child Health at 9:47 AM

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Question about Fidelis Health Insurance


Question about Fidelis Health Insurance?
I will be 19 in two days. And apparently My Fidelis Child Health Care Insurance is ending. I understand that, but I am a student in college and live with my parents. I heard that that fact should mean something in the continuation of my insurance. Does anyone know? 
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You're mixing apples and oranges. The new law says after September 23rd of this year, IF you have insurance through your parent's employer, THEY cannot drop you due to age. But that's not what you have. You have stand alone child welfare health insurance through your state Children's Health Insurance Program. That flat out stops the day you turn 19. Period. You have to apply for adult welfare health insurance, Medicaid, to continue to get welfare health insurance after you're 19. Sorry.
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If your insurance company covers adult children in college, you will need to send them proof that you are a full-time student. Either get the form from them if they have one or get a letter from the registrar at your school stating your student status. You need to do this every year BEFORE it lapses.




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Posted by Child Health at 9:42 AM

Friday, May 16, 2008

If the father of your child did drugs heavily, will it take effect on your childs growth and health

If the father of your child did drugs heavily, will it take effect on your childs growth and health?
Ok well the father of my child was/is a pretty big druggie. He did pot, weed, ecstasy, and a lot of other things I probably don't know about. Well in result of all of that he's really skinny he's like 5'10 and he weighs 129 or something idk he's just skinny. I am 5'6 and I weigh 125 and people tell me I am too skinny for my height , but I do not think so. Anyways based on all of this is there a possibility the child will have health problems or trouble growing in height or will he/she be like a child that is born under weight and has problems gaining weight? It just hit me like 2 days ago that something like that could happen and I am really scared. 
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It's been known for a long time that drug and/or alcohol abuse by the father is just as harmful to a child as the mother as their sperm is effected by it. The child could be perfectly normal or it could have learning disabilities and/or birth defects or a host of other problems. If you're already pregnant, inform your OB/GYN of the problems with the father so they can keep an extra close eye on you and the fetus. If you're not pregnant - for pity's sake use birth control! If the child is already here and seems normal, count yourself lucky but do keep an eye out for learning disabilities or problems later on so you can help your child overcome them.
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Do you understand how physical traits are inherited? It's genetic, and if he's a druggie and he got you pregnant, then his drug use did not affect him genetically. The skinniness is a physiological reaction. So basically your baby will be as healthy as if their father was drug-free. As for your skinniness, eat when you're hungry, and no more, while you're pregnant. That is something that is proven to be very beneficial to the health of your children. If you do that, your baby should be fine. Also, I don't understand how doing weed would make you lose weight.





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Posted by Child Health at 9:40 AM

Monday, May 12, 2008

i need health insurance for my unborn child i have health insurance but i can't put my baby on the plan cuz


i need health insurance for my unborn child i have health insurance but i can't put my baby on the plan cuz ?
i'm still under my parents health plan and medicaid doesn't cover the hospital that i go to and will have the baby delivered at 
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CAN U GO THE STATE OFFICE WHERE U LIVE AT AND ASK FOR INSURANCE FOR THE BABY
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You can find a private insurance that you pay for...that's your only option...that or stick with medicaid and find a doctor that will take it.
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Your health insurance should cover your and your baby's stay at the hospital.. Call your insurance to double check!
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you should be covered and the delivery too. a month before the baby is born apply for medicaid for the child, or you might have to wait until the child is born
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Contact your local social service department and tell them your dilema. They should be able to guide you on this issue. Good luck!
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Medicaid will pay for you to go to whatever hospital your doctor (who takes medicaid) delivers at. If your on your parents plan than go to whatever hospital they cover. Your baby should be covered for the first six weeks if they are covering your pregnancy, they will cover the first 6 weeks!! That gives you 6 weeks to get your baby medicaid or kid care or whatever and find a new pediatrician who takes it.
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Your plan doesn't cover your baby up to 6 weeks after birth? I would check into Medical or Healthy Families not sure what area you are in. Good luck hun!
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I've ever met the similar thing -- still a little bit annoy,here http://www.HealthInsuranceIdeas.info/free-online-health-insurance.htm is the resource that help me out.





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Posted by Child Health at 9:34 AM

Thursday, May 8, 2008

If the father of your child did drugs, will that take effect on the child's growth and health

If the father of your child did drugs, will that take effect on the child's growth and health?
Ok well the father of my child was/is a pretty big druggie. He did pot, weed, ecstasy, and a lot of other things I probably don't know about. Well in result of all of that he's really skinny he's like 5'10 and he weighs 129 or something idk he's just skinny. I am 5'6 and I weigh 125 and people tell me I am too skinny for my height , but I do not think so. Anyways based on all of this is there a possibility the child will have health problems or trouble growing in height or will he/she be like a child that is born under weight and has problems gaining weight? It just hit me like 2 days ago that something like that could happen and I am really scared. 
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you are not too skinny, im 5'3 and 99 pounds.no worries=) and no that cannot effect you
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Sperm quality in drug users can be diminished as a result of drug use - the risk there is of miscarriage and not so much growth/learning issues. I'm unsure of whether you have already given birth to your child or not, but a successful pregnancy is usually a good sign that your child will be just fine.
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no
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You're not too skinny for your height at all...you're perfect, same height but bigger than me and there's no way I'm too skinny. So don't worry that your weight will have any impact on the baby, just make sure you eat healthily. So long as you've not touched drugs or been around your partner while he's been taking them then there's only a very slim chance that his drug taking will have any effect on your child (you would have had more chance of not concieving or having an early miscarriage with "druggie sperm" but long term problems with the baby aren't really associated with fathers drug use) But a baby really shouldn't be born into an environment like that so please, urge him to get help before little one is born. Good luck! x




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Posted by Child Health at 9:31 AM

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Paralyzed (85% well) and getting married soon, can I, health-wise, especially when I will bear a child


Paralyzed (85% well) and getting married soon, can I, health-wise, especially when I will bear a child?
There is a very willing man and we dearly love each other. 
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No offense but your question doesnt really make sense. I think you forgot a word ro two in there somewhere. You would have to ask your doctor if it is okay in your specific situation to have a child. No one here knows your medical history.




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Posted by Child Health at 9:24 AM

Thursday, May 1, 2008

IS THEY AN OBVIOUS DIFFERENCE IN THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN IN FAMILIES THAT HAVE BREASTFED AND BOTTLE FED KIDS

IS THEY AN OBVIOUS DIFFERENCE IN THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN IN FAMILIES THAT HAVE BREASTFED AND BOTTLE FED KIDS?
I have just had my first baby and I have been exclusively breastfeeding for 2months and I want to continue for as long as possible at until she is ready to be weened and if possible longer because I have heard about the benefits it has on the immune system and that it can minimise the amount of times a child is sick throughtout the year and that their ongoing health is usually better? Is there really such a significant result? 
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Obviously, no, it's probably not anything you'd notice with a small sample size (your kids and those you know). But studies (obviously looking at lots of people) have found some health differences overall.
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I noticed a difference with my kids. My twins were formula fed, my son was breastfed. The girls got sick a lot more often as babies and had bunches of ear infections. My son hardly ever got sick as a baby and only had one ear infection that cleared up without any medicine on its own after a couple days. My girls have seasonal allergies, my son does not. Even now, as preteens, my girls tend to catch colds more easily than my son. Just something I've noticed. But in general, all 3 of the kids are very healthy. Studies have shown that breastfed babies are healthier and that it continues throughout their lives, not just while they are breastfed. There are always exceptions to everything, but overall, the evidence is there that it is best for baby. It is also great for you too- did you know breastfeeding can reduce your risks of breast cancer?
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I don't know, for me this is a touchy subject as they keep going on about breast is best and they make you feel like a lousy mother if you don't breast feed your kid which is WRONG, I didn't as I had postnatal depression and took tablets, my sister did, her daughter has kiddie arthritis, she could also possibly be asthmatic and this will have nothing to go with it but she is so badly behaved I think she may have ADHD,. Do what is right for you and your child, I don't judge anyone however they chose to feed their child, if you want to carry on do so, but if you want to stop, don't let people make you feel lousy for doing so.
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My kids were all bottle fed and yet they seem to get sick alot less than kids I know who were breastfed. They rarely miss school, rarely have any health problems. Then again I'm also one of those moms who isn't all into this anti-bacterial stuff. I don't buy antibacterial soaps or hand sanitizers. My kids play in the dirt, they are allowed to be kids. I'm also not into the heavy antibiotic use and make sure if I do have to take them to the doctor to find one that also doesn't overuse antibiotics in children. I try to avoid things like all that anit bacterial crap that alot of people use on a daily basis as I really do think that is the reason we have so many kids getting sicker. They've never really be exposed to the little things to build up their immunities.




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Posted by Child Health at 9:13 AM
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