'Being poor in the USA is profitable': an immigrant from Kazakhstan told how in America they help pregnant women and young mothers

Kazakh Louise Ishankulova moved to the USA 9 years ago. Now a US citizen, she has come a difficult way - longing for her native land, unpreparedness to move, and more recently she became a mother. In an interview ZTB.kz Louise talked about how the state helps mothers in the States.

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On May 25, 2014, Louise landed in the US for the first time.

“I was not ready to move and really missed Kazakhstan, but after a while I pulled myself together. Over the years, I have moved to other cities and states several times, worked in large cosmetics and perfume stores, and recently launched my own website for online sales,” Louise briefly said.

She notes that American society treats pregnant women and mothers with care, but becoming a mother in the United States is an expensive pleasure.

“If a woman does not have insurance, she will be billed between $200 and $400 for one visit. If you need emergency help, there is no free ambulance here, so you will have to pay about $2 for one such appointment,” she clarified.

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“The prices for any medical services here are unreasonably high. If you don't pay your medical bills, your credit history will deteriorate. In addition, collection services will deal with you later. Medicine is no joke here,” the American emphasized.

Louise was able to get public insurance.

“I was lucky because the state fully paid for me not only for the birth, but also for other medical services,” the emigrant admitted.

Among other things, there is a restaurant at the hospital where mothers can order whatever their heart desires, and insurance also paid for such whims.

Without insurance, Louise would have had to shell out more than $85 out of her own pocket.

The Kazakh woman admits that she was just lucky, because she accidentally found out about the possibility of taking out insurance.

“I would have gotten a lot of money. It was a difficult pregnancy. The birth also had complications, and I had surgery. During this time, I became infected with coronavirus. “All this was included in the total amount,” the emigrant explained. — The state provided me with tremendous help. I gave birth in comfortable conditions, in a large maternity ward. The birth was attended by good specialists, and the insurance was also valid after the birth, so I was also able to have my teeth treated.”

In addition, the hospital has a special room where you can leave the baby to rest.

“From 23:00 to 07:00 you can leave your child there to rest and sleep. The baby will be well looked after there. Health workers change diapers, monitor them and bring them to mothers when they ask,” noted Louise.

The Kazakh woman notes that in the United States, after giving birth, women are discharged almost immediately.

“I spent two nights in the ward, and on the third day I was already discharged. I was in pain, my stitches were coming apart, I couldn’t move, so I asked them to keep me under observation, but they didn’t allow it,” she said.

According to the woman, during discharge, all new mothers must listen to a lecture.

“The doctor tells how to care for the child, how to feed, swaddle, etc. correctly. Mothers are given a collection with the necessary information, including help. Health workers will even help you fill out documents to participate in these programs,” Louise continued the list of benefits.

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According to her, the process of getting ready for the hospital is completely different than in her homeland. There is no need to take things with you - everything will be given on the spot.

“In the USA you don’t take any clothes with you, and here they don’t allow it. You are given special clothes that you must wear until you are discharged. The set includes hygiene items, a corset, and underwear. The state pays for this,” the Kazakh woman noted. “You don’t take anything for the child either, except clothes.” The hospital provides diapers, diapers, baby food and everything you need.”

She noted that in the United States there are programs to help mothers and children, especially the poor are helped a lot.

“In the USA it pays to be poor. The state will not abandon you. If you ask for help, they can give you not only shelter and food, but also education,” the emigrant concluded.

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