Lovely1 asked:


I am an independent contractor and have no insurance. I am now pregnant before having a chance to get health insurance. Health insurance once pregnant is way too expensive. I make too much money for government assistance, but not enough to afford private insurance. I’m in a tough spot, and I wonder if anyone has any advice to help me finance my pregnancy.

Samantha Thurlby-Brooks asked:


Benefits:

Massaging a woman from 13 weeks onwards during her pregnancy is a fantastic way to keep a mum-to-be relaxed and comfortable as her growing body accommodates the new weight. The main benefits of regular safe and effective mama massages are:

Relief of pain

Improved circulation for mother and baby

Improved immune system for mother and baby

Better sleep

A more relaxed attitude towards giving birth, and thus better birth outcomes

Better bonding between mother and baby

Improved chances of carry the baby to full-term

A healthier and calmer baby of good weight

Improved skin condition

Relief of headaches and possibly nausea

Extras you will need:

A firm, steady, thick pillow for the leg plus a towel to cover

A thin cushion or towel for under the belly

An two towels or sheets for draping

A pillow to hold on to

Positioning:

A pregnant woman should NEVER lie on her stomach. This is partially for insurance reasons, but also because the weight of the uterus will pull the ligaments on the mothers’ sacrum (lower back) and cause back ache (not what we’re trying to do!)

Do not massage any woman who is less than 12 weeks pregnant due to the increase risk of miscarriage. This is through nothing you would have done, but for insurance reasons stay safe. A woman who has lost her baby following a massage is more likely to accuse and sue you and cause bad relations than someone who had a sore muscle from a strong massage.

It is possible to have a pregnant woman of 13-22 weeks lying on her back with a cushion under her right hip/ buttock, but any pregnant woman who is more than 22 weeks should not lie on her back for more than 3 minutes. She may be propped up to a seated position if you need to work on her front. Lying on her back, the weight of the uterus, after 22 weeks, is too much pressure for the vena cava (main vein running up the right side of the spine) and will cause breathlessness in the mother and nutrient and oxygen restrictions to the baby.

You will find it easier and generally safer to always massage a pregnant woman in the side lying position, asking her to turn over half way through so you can massage both sides effectively.

When lying on her side, the pregnant woman should have her knee and foot on a firm and steady cushion that is high enough for her hip to be at a right angle so her leg is not pulling on her hip and lower back. Make sure the foot is supported as this creates more comfort for the mother.

If her belly is feeling like it is pulling while lying on her side, the mother-to-be will need a small cushion or towel under her belly. Let her put the cushion there so she can make herself comfortable. Any woman who is more than 22 weeks pregnant will need the belly cushion even if they initially feel comfortable… 1 hour on a couch can change things.

Ask your pregnant lady to lie on the couch with her back as close to the edge as she can… this makes it more comfortable for you to massage her so you don’t have to over reach. Make sure that the cushions under her legs are close enough to her so her back and hips are not twisting.

Once you have made sure her leg is comfortable and the blankets are neatly in place you can then give your mother-to-be a pillow to hold on to like a teddy bear so as she doesn’t put any pressure on her growing, tender breasts.

You will need two towels to drape your pregnant client. Make sure one towel covers the legs and is tucked neatly into the lady’s undies, pulling them down far enough so you can work on the hips. And drape another towel over her back so it falls across the front and back of the woman. Ask her if she’s comfortable with a blanket over her as many pregnant ladies get over heated. Ask her if she’d like her feet covered or uncovered.

Make sure your pregnant client has a pillow under their head that is not too high or too low…their neck should be in line with their spine. If the pillow is too low for her she is likely to put a hand under her head, so you’ll know if she needs extra support.

Whether a pregnant woman has a large belly or not, always use side lying when giving a mama massage.

Pressure:

You can use as much pressure as your client wants when working on the back of a pregnant lady. The lower back and sacrum is often very sore and stiff because of bad posture so working as strong as the client likes is good to help release tight muscles. The shoulders and neck are also sore spots for pregnant women and can be massaged as strong or light as your client requires.

The only place on a pregnant body that you must NOT massage is the inside of the legs. A pregnant woman has 40% more blood in her body which is thicker and prone to clotting. This is a great design feature for giving birth in case of hemorrhaging. Normally the clots will disintegrate naturally, but if you use pressure on the inner thigh and calves, or any shaking/percussion moves on the leg you may accidentally move a clot which could cause thrombosis (dangerous restriction on blood flow) and cause problems for mother and baby.

You can safely massage a pregnant woman’s feet with as much pressure as she is comfortable with. Massaging the feet has a different intention and effect than reflexology, so is not dangerous to the mother or baby. Reflexology can safely be given to a pregnant woman from 13 weeks onwards, so long as you stay away from the reproductive area and the pituitary gland as both of these can stimulate a miscarriage or premature labour.

If your client has water retention (puffy) hands and or feet, make sure you use very light pressure on these areas.

Some women really like their belly’s being touched when their pregnant, while others hate it. Ask the mother before the start of the massage if she would like her belly touched. If she would like it to be massaged, only use gentle pressure with the flat of your hand (no pushing or poking with fingers)

Precautions:

No massage before 13 weeks (unless you’ve had specific training)

No massaging the inner leg

No shaking moves on the legs

No massage for any pregnant lady who is bleeding

Always ask if there has been any complications, nausea, bleeding and if all their scans and tests have come back good.

Always ask the client to tell you if there are any sore/painful spots… never make the massage so strong it’s painful. The baby gets the same as the mum, so if she’s in pain the baby will be also. There’s a difference between a strong massage that feels good and a strong massage that is painful but the client thinks it’s doing good.

Conclusion

Pregnant women deserve to be massaged… so don’t be shy! If in doubt about massaging your pregnant client, don’t do it. Seek medical or other specialist health professional advice.

carl m asked:


Hi just wondering if you can get insurance to cover a bitch in pregnancy and birth? as most of the pet insurances I have looked at do not. thanks

Edward Smith asked:


Being physically fit, does not only give you physical satisfaction in life. It brings self confidence; it brings balance and coordination, makes you more productive at work. Considering finding a gym or a fitness center to bring out a new you? Or choosing a personal trainer instead?

Let me introduce you to the benefits of having a personal trainer before you shop for your fitness center.

Personal fitness training benefits:

1 Help you achieve the weight you always wanted

2 Can increase your stamina and agility

3 Increase your self confidence

4 Help you learn new ways to maintain health and fitness

5 Improved quality of life to become more efficient and mentally alert

6 Improves mobility and flexibility

7 Improved posture, balance and coordination

8 Getting a good sleep

9 Better eating habits and good nutrition

For persons who have sickness or physical immobility and wish to restore maximum capability, a physical therapist will aid their needs.

Physical therapy or physiotherapy is a health care profession which provides services to individuals, family and community which aims to promote, restore and maintain the maximum movement and functional ability throughout life.

As a person becomes health conscious, personal fitness training gains popularity among different age groups seeking their services.

List of common reason in seeking a physical therapist:

1 Arthritis , pain in the joints in different areas of the body

2 Multiple or specific immobility

3 Uncoordinated posture and gait that interferes with balance

4 Weaknesses and chronic fatigue

5 Surgical conditions that requires the help of a therapist

6 Fitness and wellness education that concerns with losing weight and prevention of osteoporosis

7 Respiratory condition such as asthma which needs a specific plan of exercise

8 Clients recovering from heart problems

9 Clients with foot problems , shoulders, arms and wrist such as scoliosis and carpal tunnel syndrome

10 Pregnant mothers who wish to have safe delivery

11 Neuro-rehabilitation, after cerebro-vascular accidents, spinal cord injury or head trauma

12 Regulation of glucose level in diabetic client through the help of a therapist, prevention of diabetic wounds, and for faster healing of wounds

13 Athletic sprains and muscle strains and other sports related injuries.

Certain criteria to consider when you’re looking for a therapist:

1 You should have freedom of choice you may go to licensed therapist right away without doctor’s recommendation but for some cases concerning insurance policies you have to visit your physicians first.

2 See to it that the person that will provide you the services is a licensed physical therapist and ask if the clinic participate in your insurance company or they will submit claims on your behalf.

3 You can freely choose your appointment and your first appointment must include a general physical assessment to gather information to identify of your present health problem(s) for the establishment of appropriate plan care, goals, intervention and expected outcome of the therapy.

4 Don’t hesitate to ask it is their duty to provide and educate their clients.

Aside from the above mentioned, some individuals not only seek the help of a physical therapist they also include a massage therapy. Massage therapy as a way of relaxation or treat to your self after a week of handwork or to fight off anxiety and stress.

Here are tips for getting the massage therapy that suit you:

1 If you are kind of person that wants some pressure against your body, shiatsu-amma is good for you. Certain body points are manipulated aiding overall body health, stress and pain relief.

2 If you look for some meditation, Zen shiatsu could be a help.

3 For individuals looking for a therapeutic massage, try lymphatic massage and manual lymph drainage it improves immune system thereby fight out sickness.

4 Relaxation massage is best for individuals who are tired that needs to relaxed, a gentle pressure applied by the therapist that promotes relaxation of the muscle which also promotes sleep.

5 Rehabilitative massage, active release technique, deep tissue massage, deep muscle therapy, myofasciarelease and neuromuscular therapy, are devoted in finding points of tension, muscle spasms, to relieve this symptoms.

Although massage can relieve symptoms, it is not an assurance that the sickness has disappear. It is always wise to seek the help of a healthcare provider. Before engaging yourself in such situation try to understand first what you really need and consider your present health status this will lead you to a better choice.

Rachelle asked:


Im 18 and pregnant. I was on kid care chip insurance it ran out now i need another insurance company that is good and covers a lot with pregnancy. With kid care i only had a 5 dollar co-pay i need something like that any ideas?

phattytay04 asked:


Do anyone know of a good affordable health insurance that cover pregnancy I mean everything from appointments and labor and delivery besides medicare?
My employer offers health insurance just missed the deadline.

Amy asked:


My husband and I are planning to have a baby this year. The insurance provided by my husbands company has a big chunk of copay. So we wanted a supplemental insurance to cover the cost of pregnancy that the work insurance does not cover. We would appreciate any ideas or suggestions regarding this. P.S.: I don’t think we will qualify for Medicare. Thanks!

Karlee bug asked:


We have been “trying” to have another baby for a year now… We are pregnant and without insurance… which was ok until I found out we are a high-risk pregnancy and it will be costing us a whole lot more than we figured… Does anyone know where I can get pregnancy insurance, already being pregnant, in Madison County New York ??? That does not go by income guidelines as we are self employeed and that does not go by how much is in our checking/savings accounts. (both our mothers recently passed away and that life insurance money is in the savings accounts) Thanks in advance for answers…

sweet_and_fabulous_female asked:


I know your doctor has to write a referral before the dentist will do anything, but I was wondering does Medicaid cover the price if it has to be done during pregnancy? Thanks!

A Peter asked:


In Ahmedabad,Realiance life insurance company has rejected a woman’s application for life insurance on the reason she is pregnant more than five months.
She is working in a hospital and doing her medical check up regularly and till now no other medical problem.
All other insurance companies are also keeping this policy?
Now a days pregnacy death is very rare.
Why should an insurance company keep 19 centuary belief?