Article: One of the most reliable ways to survive school while pregnant is to have on-campus health support. Visit the school nurse and ask what sorts of aid are available. Unless you study at a university with its own hospital, you are unlikely to have all your health needs taken care of on campus. Visit a regular doctor for other needs.  If you are a teenager, you are at a higher risk for pregnancy complications such as anemia, premature birth, and high blood pressure.  If your parents have health insurance that covers dependents, you may be covered by their plan until you are 26. Discuss the terms of your parents' health insurance policy to determine whether or not you are covered. If getting on your parents' insurance plan is not an option (maybe you are not on good terms or you aren't covered), you will need to seek out your own insurance. Giving birth qualifies you to apply for government insurance even after the deadline for Open Enrollment (or the period during which you can sign up for insurance) has passed. If you enroll up to 60 days after giving birth, your insurance will begin the day of the event. So, if you give birth on March 15, 2016 and enroll on May 14, 2016, you coverage applies from March 15 to the end of the year (December 31, 2016).  If you are unable to work or afford the monthly payments for insurance, you may be eligible for Medicaid through your state. If you receive Medicaid, your infant will automatically be eligible for coverage as well. Each state has its own requirements for eligibility, so you will need to contact your local Medicaid office to find out if you qualify.  Try searching here for an office near you. While you wait for your government insurance, visit a free clinic. They may have resources your school doesn't have, such as classes for expecting parents and material assistance. Most towns have women's health centers or family services centers you can visit. Being pregnant and in school is a lot of work. You will need your friends to help you out in ways they never have. If your friends have not been pregnant or helped someone who is pregnant, they may not pick up quickly on your new needs. Communicate clearly about things you need.  You may need help with food, with errands, and with getting around. Create a schedule and ask your friends to sign up for shifts. If you are in middle or high school, you also may need help socially, as some people won’t "get it." Ask your friends to stand up for you if they hear someone spreading rumors or calling you names. Tell your best friends exactly what you're going through. If student pregnancy is unusual at your school, you will have to spell out your needs to your friends. Tell them what you are worried about, what you need, and that you appreciate their support. If you don't have supportive friends, see if you can join a local meet up group for new parents. You'll meet people who have gone through what you are going through. Your mood may become more variable during pregnancy, which can affect your performance in school. Depression might happen during pregnancy, and is very common afterward. If you find yourself to be unusually sad, have thoughts of hurting yourself, or feelings of hopelessness, report this to your doctor like you would a physical pain. Ask your doctor for help finding a therapist or a social worker to get you through your depression. If you are facing familial rejection for your pregnancy, you will need to find a place to live in your area. Ask your counselor or social worker to help you find a group home for pregnant teens and teen parents that will not require you to move far from your school. If you are escaping an abusive relationship with your partner or family, you may need to stay in a secret location. Contact your social worker or local police and ask for help if you are being physically harmed or endangered.

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Get medical support. Enlist help from friends. Find mental health support. Find a safe home.