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Content: I keep getting told about finding a pediatrician before the baby is born which I know means I have to find one I like who accepts Medicaid... What I am confused about is when do I go to apply for Medicaid for the baby- before or after birth? How long does it take to get approved? I do know that my insurance covers the initial post-natal visits so at least those are taken care of - but that doctor won't be my daughters actual pediatrician which worries me...soo how soon should I take my daughter in to be seen by the pediatrician I chose?..I'm not sure how to ask the questions I have so if they dont make sense I apologize in advance. I'm extremely confused thinking about it. 20+ Similar Discussions Found
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cking729
Jul 23, 2011 at 6:49 PM
@cking729,
after talking to my co-worker.......does anybody have any idea if my post natal visits only apply to checkups on me or the baby & me or just the baby? i'm so confused???? a
anabarrera
Jul 23, 2011 at 6:59 PM
@cking729,
PP doctor visits are only for you because you were pregnant not the baby. If the baby isn't covered under your private insurance then you can't take the baby to a pediatrician without having to pay cash. Post Partum visit includes: check up of your uterus, healing of the area, questions about depression and questions about birth control.