Pregnancy Flashcards
What is the governing instruction for pregnant service women?
OPNAVINST 6000.1D
What are the 3 parts of the OPNAVINST 6000.1D?
- Pregnancy guidance, limitations, and responsibilities
- Personnel management
- Health benefits
What instructions are required for counseling pregnant service women?
OPNAVINST 6000.1
OPNAVINST 5100.23G (ashore) or 5100.19F (afloat)
NMCPHC-TM-OEM 6260.01C
Define OPNAVINST 5100.23G/5100.19F
Navy safety and occupational health program for forces ashore/afloat
Define NMCPHC-TM-OEM 6260.01C
Reproductive and developmental hazards: a guide for occupational health professionals of April 2010
Define NAVMEDCOMINST 6320.3
Medical and dental care for eligible persons at Naval Medical department facilities
Define OPNAVINST 1740.4E
Family care plan
Define NAVPERS 15560D
Navy military personnel manual
What are some general limitations for pregnancy?
Except from regular PT, PFA cycle to include 6 months postpartum convalescent leave, exposure to chemicals or toxic agents, standing at parade rest/attention for more than 15 minutes, immunizations not including TDAP/Flu, weapons/swimming/drown proof qualifications, allowed to work shifts, ionizing radiation not exceed 0.5 REM
What are some specific limitations for pregnant service women?
Applies to after 28 weeks: allowed to rest 20 minutes every 4 hours, limited 40 hour work week over span of 7 days to include watch standing
Who can authorize a waiver for time limitations if service women requests?
CO and OB provider if they desire to waive time restriction
The service woman can be eligible for transfer overseas under what circumstances?
Has not reached 28 weeks
Adequate OB facilities
Does not intend to place infant for adoption
Base/alternative housing available
A service woman can transfer CONUS under what circumstances?
No restrictions (no flights after 28 weeks)
Operational commands contact COMNAVPERSCOM for reassignment
Nonoperational shore commands that will be 12 months with members PRD contacts COMNAVPERSCOM to request PRD extension
What is the guidelines for pregnancy prior to initial training?
Discharged without maternity benefits, may apply for reenlistment 4 months postpartum (bootcamp)
What are the guidelines for pregnant sailors on ships?
May continue to serve up to 20 weeks while in port, or during short underway periods, MEDEVAC within 6 hours. May return to sea duty 12 months postpartum
What is the billeting guidelines for pregnant sailors in barracks?
May authorize movement from barracks to civilian community
When are pregnant service women allowed to wear maternity uniforms?
Mandatory uniform when prescribed and regular uniforms no longer fit
Guidelines for maternity care after separation
Under law, TRICARE and VA do not have the authority to pay civilian maternity care expenses for service women who separate from AD while pregnant
What is the medical insurance policy after separation and day limitation?
Uniformed services voluntary insurance policy. 90 days
What are the restrictions for the insurance policy?
Will not cover pre-existing conditions such as pregnancy
Where can former service women receive care if pregnant during separation?
If separated under honorable terms, they may receive maternity care up to 6 weeks following delivery in MTF’s on a space available basis
What qualifies for a noncombatant evacuation?
Pregnant service women who have reached 20th week of pregnancy
How long is convalescent leave?
12 weeks
What are the IDC responsibilities for reporting pregnancy?
Provide written notification to CO
Provide work restrictions
Monitor health
What instruction provides guidance for light duty?
NAVMED P-117
What is the guidance for termination of pregnancy?
DOD funds are not available for elective termination except where life of mother would be endangered
What is the job of the IH?
Periodically evaluate the presence of shipboard reproductive hazards and make recommendations
