Unit 4.5 Pregnant Service Woman

Question 1

Instruction Governing Pregnant service woman

Answer 1

OPNAVINST 6000.1D Series

Question 2

Commanding Officer Responsibilities

of pregnant service women

Answer 2

• Assures that the pregnant servicewoman retains a high degree of commitment to fulfill professional responsibilities
• Ensure no preferential treatment shall be given because of pregnancy status
• Not harassed

Question 3

Counseling requirements

Answer 3

OPNAVINST 6000.1 series

- MILSPERSMAN articles 3620220, 3810170 and 3810180

Question 4

point of discussion

Answer 4

• NAVMEDCOMINS 6320.3 Series, Medical and Dental care for eligible persons at Naval Medical Department Facilities
• Navy policy of worldwide assignment to include appointing guardian (MILPERSMAN 1810550)
• Requests for separation not normally granted/approved

Question 5

Work reassignment

Answer 5

Determination made after consulting with health care provider and occupational health professional, which may include complete reassignment or specific restrictions

Question 6

PRT’s for pregnant service women

Answer 6

Exempt from regular PRT during pregnancy and 6 month following Con leave

Question 7

chemical, toxic or environmental hazards

Answer 7

No exposure

Question 8

standing at parade rest or attention

Answer 8

NO longer than 15 minutes

Question 9

Exempt from immz except ?

Answer 9

• Annual Flu
• TD
• Diphtheria
• Tdap

Question 10

no participation in…..

Answer 10

weapons training, swim quals, drown proofing, and any other pt requirements

Question 11

ionizing radiation dose should ne exceed?

Answer 11

0.5 REM during entire period of gestation

Question 12

Specific limitations

Answer 12

During the last 3 months of pregnancy, 28 weeks and beyond, shall be:

• Allowed to rest 20 minutes every 4 hours
• Limited to a 40 hour work week (over 7 days, not 5) including watch standing
• May request waiver through CO and OB provider if desire to waive time restriction

Question 13

Eligible for overseas transfer if:

Answer 13

• MBR has not reached 28th week
• Adequate OB facilities are available
• Does not intend to place infant for adoption
• Base/alternate housing available

Question 14

Eligible for CONUS transfer

Answer 14

• Without restrictions (no flight after 28th week)
• Operational commands should contact COMNAVPERSCOM for reassignment immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy;
• Nonoperational shore commands that will be within 12 months of members PRD shall contact PERS to facilitate PRD extension

Question 15

Pregnancies existing prior to entry into initial training

Answer 15

discharged without maternity benefits; can apply for reenlistment 4 months postpartum

Question 16

Shipboard assignments

Answer 16

• Can remain on ship until 20th week of pregnancy while in port and MEDEVAC is less than 6 hours
• if deployed should be transferred IMMEDIATELY upon confirmation
• Cannot remain on ship after 20th week and not return to ship board duty until 12 months postpartum

Question 17

Aviation squadrons

Answer 17

• Considered disqualifying
• Post delivery convalescent leave of 12 weeks must be granted by the CO
• Assignments to deployable squadrons will be changed to shore squadrons after the 20th week prior to squadron deployment

Question 18

Reporting or assigned as a student:

Answer 18

Handled on a case by case basis

- Consideration made for course content and pregnancy limitations

Question 19

Becomes pregnant during training

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Billeting

Answer 20

authorize movement from barracks to civilian community

Question 21

Performance evaluations

Answer 21

CO’s shall ensure pregnant servicewomen are not adversely evaluated or receive adverse fitness reports

Question 22

Uniform

Answer 22

maternity uniform is mandatory for all pregnant 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 women who separate
• The Uniformed Services Voluntary Insurance Policy (90 day) medical insurance policy available to separating service women will cover pregnancy
• Former service women who separate under honorable conditions can receive maternity care up to 6 weeks following delivery in armed forces MTF’s on a space available basis

Question 24

Convalescent leave

Answer 24

Post delivery con-leave of 12 weeks (84 days) will normally be granted by the servicewoman’s CO

Question 25

Breast Feeding

Answer 25

- CO’s must ensure availability of private, clean room (not a toilet space) with access to running water for hand washing and pump cleaning

Question 26

IDC Responsibilities to pregnant service women

Answer 26

- Upon confirmation of the pregnancy, provide written notification to the CO - Provide guidance on work restrictions - Monitor health of the pregnant servicewoman

Question 27

Light duty

Answer 27

- light duty status with subsequent assignment to SIQ prior to hospitalization for delivery - May be recommended any time a HCP determines it is necessary

Question 28

Past history of multi-problem pregnancy, bleeding or threatened abortions, the IDC has the following alternatives for placement of pregnant servicewoman:

Answer 28

- Quarters- OB status - Medical holding company - Admission to an MTF - Limited duty board

Question 29

Termination of pregnancy

Answer 29

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

Question 30

Abortions at civilian facilities

Answer 30

- Will be used at her own expense - When must be admitted, leave will be used at her expense - Subsequent treatment or hospitalization will be managed as any other illness or disability

Question 31

Pregnant brig prisoners

Answer 31

- conform to OPNAVINST 6000.1D except that con-leave cannot be authorized - Pregnancy does not preclude confinement as long as prenatal care is provided and there is an MTF near the brig to provide labor, delivery, and the management of the OB emergencies

Question 32

Occupational Health Professional Responsibilities

Answer 32

Provide consultation to the COs

Question 33

Naval Environmental Health Center

Answer 33

develop a list of potential reproductive hazards

Question 34

Pregnant Servicewoman Health Care Responsibilities

Answer 34

- Planning for familiy | - confirm at an MTF

Question 35

Duty Performance Responsibilities

Answer 35

- Notifying her CO or OIC of her pregnancy | - Performing her duties within the limits established by her condition