PREGNANT SERVICE WOMAN

Question 1

Commanding Officer Responsibilities

Answer 1

(a) Must assure that the pregnant servicewoman retains a high degree of
commitment to fulfill professional responsibilities.
(b) Ensure no preferential treatment shall be given because of pregnancystatus.
(c) Not harassed

Question 2

Counseling

Answer 2

1) NAVMEDCOMINST 6320.3
2) OPNAVINST 1740.4E
3)NAVPERS 15560D, articles 1910-112 and 1910-124 for additional
guidance.

Question 3

NAVMEDCOMINST 6320.3 Series

Answer 3

Medical and Dental Care for

Eligible Persons at Naval Medical Department Facilities.

Question 4

Navy policy of worldwide assignment to include appointing a

guardian

Answer 4

OPNAVINST 1740.4E

Question 5

OPNAVINST 6000.1

Answer 5

Management of Pregnant Servicewomen

Question 6

OPNAVINST 5100.23G

Answer 6

NAVY SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANUAL

Question 7

NMCPHC-TM-OEM 6260.01C

Answer 7

REPRODUCTIVE ANDDEVELOPMENTAL HAZARDS

Question 8

Work reassignment

Answer 8

Determination made after consulting with health care provider and
occupational health professional,

Question 9

General limitations

Answer 9

Exempt from regular physical training
Standing at parade rest or attention for longer than 15 minutes
Ionizing radiation dosage should not exceed 0.5 REM during entire
period of gestation.

Question 10

Specific limitations after 28 weeks

Answer 10

1) Allowed to rest 20 minutes every four hours
2) Limited to 40-hour workweek (over 7 days, not 5) including watch
standing. A pregnant Service member may request a waiver through
their CO and OB provider if the desire to waive this time restriction

Question 11

limit overseas assignments unless

Answer 11

1) Has not reached 28th week
2) Adequate obstetrical facilities are available
3) Does not intend to place infant for adoption
4) Base/alternate housing available

Question 12

pregnant service member cannot fly after _____ weeks

Answer 12

28

Question 13

Operational commands should contact _____ for

reassignment immediately upon receipt of pregnancy

Answer 13

COMNAVPERSCOM

Question 14

Pregnancies existing prior to entry into initial training

Answer 14

will be discharged

without maternity benefits

Question 15

May continue to serve aboard a ship until the

Answer 15

20th week of pregnancy,
while in port, or during short underway periods, provided an evacuation
capability exists and the time for MEDEVAC is less than 6 hours

Question 16

Cannot remain on ship after _____ and not be reassigned to ship
until

Answer 16

20th week

12 months postpartum.

Question 17

Pregnancy is considered disqualifying for designated

Answer 17

flight status

Question 18

Aviation Squadron Post delivery convalescent leave of 12 weeks must be granted by the

Answer 18

servicewoman’s CO.

Question 19

Reporting or assigned as a student

Answer 19

1) Assignment will be handled on a case by case basis:

a) Consideration made for course content and pregnancy limitations.

Question 20

Becomes pregnant during training

Answer 20

a) Determine ability to complete training.
b) If disenrollment is required, determine when training can be
terminated in order for the member to reenter the training at a later
date without repeating previously completed portions of training.

Question 21

Performance Evaluation

Answer 21

Commanding officers shall ensure pregnant servicewomen are not
adversely evaluated or receive adverse fitness reports

Question 22

Uniform

Answer 22

The maternity uniform is mandatory for all pregnant service women in
the Navy when a uniform is prescribed and regular uniforms no longer fit.

Question 23

Maternity Care after Separation

Answer 23

TRICARE, nor the VA
has authority to pay civilian maternity care expenses for pregnant
servicewomen who separate from active duty while they are pregnant
regardless of thecircumstances requiring the use of civilian facilities.

Question 24

The Uniformed Services Voluntary Insurance Policy (90 day) medical
insurance policy available to separating servicewomen

Answer 24

not cover preexisting

conditions such as pregnancy.

Question 25

Former servicewomen who separate under honorable conditions

Answer 25

can
receive maternity care up to 6 weeks following delivery in armed forces
MTFs on aspace available basis

Question 26

Evacuation of pregnant servicewomen:

Answer 26

If noncombatant evacuation is ordered, all pregnant servicewomen
who have reached the 20th week of pregnancy will be evacuated as
noncombatants.

Question 27

Servicewomen who have not reached their 20th week

Evacuation of pregnant servicewomen

Answer 27

Servicewomen who have not reached their 20th week will be handled on a
case by case basis considering the following conditions:
1) Ability of the pregnant servicewoman to perform in her specialty.
2) Capability of field medical to provide emergency obstetrical care.
3) Requirement for the servicewomen’s duties
4) Nearness of the hostilities
5) Welfare of the unborn child

Question 28

Convalescent Leave

Answer 28

Post delivery convalescent leave of 12 weeks will normally be granted
by the servicewoman’s C.O.

Question 29

Breast-feeding

Answer 29

CO’s must ensure the availability of a private, clean room for expressing
breast milk.

Question 30

Breast-feeding during duty hours

Answer 30

Breastfeeding an infant is not justification

for grantingexcessive time for meals or from work

Question 31

IDC Responsibilities

Answer 31

(1) Upon confirmation of pregnancy, provide written notification to the
Commanding Officer.
(2) Provide guidance on work restrictions and most effective job utilization.
(3) Monitor the health of the pregnant servicewoman.
(4) Light duty:
(a) NAVMED P-117 provides for a light duty status with subsequent assignment
to SIQ (designated as Quarters-OB) prior to hospitalization for delivery.
(b) May be recommended any time a health care provider determines it isnecessary

Question 32

Problem pregnancies IDC has the following alternatives for placement of the pregnant
servicewoman:

Answer 32

1) Quarters – OB status
2) Medical Holding Company
3) Admission to an MTF
4) Limited duty board

Question 33

Termination of pregnancy

Answer 33

DOD funds are not available for elective termination of pregnancy except
where the life of the mother would be endangered

Question 34

Pregnant brig prisoners

Answer 34

Pregnancy does not preclude confinement as long as prenatal care is
provided and there is a MTF near the brig

Question 35

Occupational Health Professional Responsibilities

Answer 35

Provide consultation to C.O.’s to assist them in fulfilling their professional
responsibilities to provide a safe and healthy workplace for the pregnant
servicewoman and her unborn child

Question 36

Naval Environmental Health Center

Answer 36

(a) Will develop a list of potential reproductive hazards annually and provide
guidance on generic reproductive hazards.
(b) Will provide an occupational reproductive questionnaire.

Question 37

Industrial hygienists

Answer 37

will periodically evaluate the presence of shipboard

reproductive hazards and make recommendations.

Question 38

Occupational health professionals are available to provide

Answer 38

uidance and
counselingon the following aspects of pregnancy:
(a) Pre-pregnancy and prevention
(b) Early pregnancy and risk management

Question 39

Pregnant Service Woman Health Care Responsibilities

Answer 39

(1) Planning her pregnancy to allow her to meet both her family and militaryobligation.
(2) Seeking confirmation of pregnancy at a military medical treatment facility.
(3) Obstetrical Care

Question 40

Pregnant Service Woman Duty Performance Responsibilities

Answer 40

(1) Notifying her commanding officer or officer in charge of her pregnancy.
(2) Performing her military duties within the limits established by hercondition.
(3) Complying with work site and task related safety and health recommendations
madeby appropriate occupational health professionals, including the use of
personal protective equipment.