PREGNANCY
Pregnancy is a wonderful but significant condition that involves physiological changes for the mother, translating into risks in a military environment which can affect mission readiness. For these reasons, all services require command notification to properly manage performance restrictions related to pregnancy. As soon as pregnancy is determined, one you should contact their local medical provider to arrange prenatal care. To ensure the most benefit for your pregnancy experience while maintaining your Navy career by learning more about Navy policy for pregnancy and your responsibilities.
Policy & Instructions for the Assignment of Women in the DON, Pregnancy and Family support at available at BUPERS and NMCPHC
Results of research studies and surveys about Parenthood and Pregnancy in the Navy.
For additional resources go to the following links:
Healthy Pregnancy from the National Women's Health Information Center.
Steps Women Can Take for Healthier Babies and more information for a safe pregnancy.
BREASTFEEDING
Both babies and mothers gain many benefits from breastfeeding. Breast milk is easy to digest and contains antibodies that can protect infants from bacterial and viral infections. Research indicates that women who breastfeed may have lower rates of certain breat and ovarian cancers.
Need help breastfeeding? There are many on-line resources available to answer questions about breastfeeding and parenting.
La Leche League International
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Women's Health Information
National Library of Medicine & the National Institutes of Health Medline Plus
Your baby & you
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