7 Weeks and Still No Doc Appointment

TeaeraMc · June 2013

I am 7 weeks pregnant and have been searching all over the Sacramento area for a place that excepts Molina Medi-Cal Insurance.

Because I have a company that is a middle man for my Medi-Cal insurance no one in the near by area excepts my healthcare because of the bad reputation they have presented. In my short experience Molina Healthcare they have made it difficult to even see a primary care doc to be reffered to a OBGYN which they don't have.

I have yet to see any doctor for my first prenatal visit and don't know if my pregnancy is progressing or even get confimation that they can see an egg.

boymamaco · June 2013

It's not uncommon to not see an OB before 8 weeks, so there are lots in your same shoes in that regard. As far as insurance, can you call the company and see who they would recommend you work with? They should have a list of preferred or suggested providers.

2have2hold · June 2013

TeaeraMc:
I am 7 weeks pregnant and have been searching all over the Sacramento area for a place that excepts Molina Medi-Cal Insurance.
Because I have a company that is a middle man for my Medi-Cal insurance no one in the near by area excepts my healthcare because of the bad reputation they have presented. In my short experience Molina Healthcare they have made it difficult to even see a primary care doc to be reffered to a OBGYN which they don't have.
I have yet to see any doctor for my first prenatal visit and don't know if my pregnancy is progressing or even get confimation that they can see an egg.

I didn't see an OB until 12 weeks. Unless you had fertility issues and/or underlying conditions, most practices don't see a patient until 8 weeks or so.

And how is this a "High Risk Pregnancy" issue? :-/

TeaeraMc · June 2013

I've had a problem with communication with the Molina Healthcare about getting a list of people that will see me. My first regular primary care doctor is tomorrow. I was supposed to see a doctor yesterday but they scheduled me with a doctor that wasn't even in the office that day and they told me no one was there to see me. They have been very unprofessional so me and my babies father have decided to move to a place with better healthcare ethics.

TeaeraMc · June 2013

I have a Bone disorder Called Osteogenesis Imperfect.. it makes my bones very brittle. Its a type 1 collogen gene mutation which is genetically passed down

2have2hold · June 2013

TeaeraMc:
I have a Bone disorder Called Osteogenesis Imperfect.. it makes my bones very brittle. Its a type 1 collogen gene mutation which is genetically passed down

I'm sorry to hear! If the condition requires you be seen immediately I would definitely push to be seen ASAP. I think part of it depends on the coverage that you have with your insurance(?)

Good luck!

TeaeraMc · June 2013

Thank you all for your advice, I've never been pregnant before and this is all so new. With my disorder and two ER visits for one bleeding incident I've had I have been an emotional wreck. I'm thankful for my boyfriend who is a major support and that I have something like this forum to ask questions and get feed back

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2have2hold · June 2013

It won't hurt to check with your insurance if they provide a "nurse's line" Many insurances do this now. The way it works is, the nurses (or insurance reps) are available (usually over the phone) to answer questions and will have better insight to the type of coverage you get, what to expect, when etc.

But if I were to guess, you'll probably won't be seen until you're after 8 weeks or so. And when you do go in, the appointment will consist of a nurse (maybe a doctor) going over your medical history and confirming your pregnancy either with urine or blood. Please don't be disappointed when you don't get an ultrasound. Again, depending on your coverage, you may get one at 12 weeks or may have to wait until 20 weeks.

Hope this helps.

2010weddinggal · June 2013

are you not being followed regularly by drs? I know with the condition you are followed by dr very often. Have you talked to those drs?

LJUTCMommy · June 2013

Just wanted to say I didn't see a doctor until I was 12 weeks along. It's just standard at my practice and through my insurance to begin prenatal care at that time.

If you're having so much trouble finding a regular doctor, why not try planned parenthood? Most of them offer prenatal services.

Good luck!

CNYBride05 · June 2013

TeaeraMc:
Thank you all for your advice, I've never been pregnant before and this is all so new. With my disorder and two ER visits for one bleeding incident I've had I have been an emotional wreck. I'm thankful for my boyfriend who is a major support and that I have something like this forum to ask questions and get feed back .

Why don't you get a referral from your PCP or specialist? Or check your insurance website for covered providers....

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