Office of Women's Policy

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Pregnancy Changes Over Time

• Prior to 1972 Mandatory separation
• 1972-1975 Normally separated waivers case by
  case
• 1975-1982 Retained separation granted if
  requested
• 1982-1989 Normally retained separation granted
  if
• requested, unless
  in Navys best interest
• 1989-Now Retained, unless member can show
  overriding and compelling need

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Navy Pregnancy PolicyOPNAVINST 6000.1B

• Completely revised and signed out 04 March 2003
• Single-source document for CO, pregnant Sailor,
  health care provider and administrative offices
• Establishes consistency in the medical-administrat
  ive management of pregnancies

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Navy Pregnancy PolicyOPNAVINST 6000.1B

• Pregnant Sailor required to notify command within
  two weeks of diagnosis of pregnancy
• Command Counseling required to discuss
• Sailors career goals and intentions
• Military entitlements
• Family Care Policy
• Discharge policy
• NOTE Counseling is documented in Service Record
• Command may not adversely impact Evaluations/
  FITREPS

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Navy Pregnancy PolicyOPNAVINST 6000.1B

• Pregnancy by itself should not restrict duties
• May be allowed to work shifts
• Does NOT remove from watchstanding duties
• Pregnant Sailors are exempt from
• PRT during pregnancy and up to 6 mos following
  delivery
• Standing at attention or parade rest gt 15 min
• Exposure to hazardous/ toxic environments
• Routine immunizations
• Participation in weapons training, swimming quals
  and diving duty
• Overall activity level dependent on advice from
  medical provider
• Six weeks convalescent leave
• Four month sea duty travel deferment following
  birth

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Navy Pregnancy Policy During Prescribed Sea Tour

• Prescribed sea tour is completed as appropriate
• Must be within 6 hrs of emergency medical care
• Allows CO flexibility for short underway periods
  such as anchorages, berth shifts, ammo loads, etc
• CO decision to transfer prior to 20th week or
  date of deployment
• Advice of medical care provider, occupational
  health professional and Sailors chain of command
• Sailor shall NOT remain onboard past her 20th
  week
• BAQ discretionary up to 20th week, then guaranteed

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Pregnancy Leadership Best Practices

• Positive Command Climate
• Set the Tone early!
• Vital member of the team
• Decisions/ actions effect entire crew Quality of
  Life
• Open Communication
• Proactive vice reactive involvement
• Training
• All Hands and Personal responsibility
• Self-esteem
• Values and goals
• Contraception
• STD AIDS prevention

• HEALTHY LIFESTYLES TOOLKIT
• Issued to all Ships
• Available on Womens Policy Website

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QUESTIONS