Unit 4.5 Pregnant Service Woman Flashcards
Instruction Governing Pregnant service woman
OPNAVINST 6000.1D Series
Commanding Officer Responsibilities
of pregnant service women
- 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
Counseling requirements
OPNAVINST 6000.1 series
- MILSPERSMAN articles 3620220, 3810170 and 3810180
point of discussion
- 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
Work reassignment
Determination made after consulting with health care provider and occupational health professional, which may include complete reassignment or specific restrictions
PRT’s for pregnant service women
Exempt from regular PRT during pregnancy and 6 month following Con leave
chemical, toxic or environmental hazards
No exposure
standing at parade rest or attention
NO longer than 15 minutes
Exempt from immz except ?
- Annual Flu
- TD
- Diphtheria
- Tdap
no participation in…..
weapons training, swim quals, drown proofing, and any other pt requirements
ionizing radiation dose should ne exceed?
0.5 REM during entire period of gestation
Specific limitations
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
Eligible for overseas transfer if:
- MBR has not reached 28th week
- Adequate OB facilities are available
- Does not intend to place infant for adoption
- Base/alternate housing available
Eligible for CONUS transfer
- 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
Pregnancies existing prior to entry into initial training
discharged without maternity benefits; can apply for reenlistment 4 months postpartum