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**NEW** The Parenthood and Pregnancy Roadmap is now available to provide Sailors and their families with a consolidated, easy-to-use resource while navigating their parenthood journey. This resource outlines the policies and procedures for family planning, pregnancy, and postpartum events. While it is a comprehensive resource, it may not address every potential situation a Sailor might encounter. For guidance on a specific situation, consult your chain of command or email Navy Parenthood and Pregnancy.
Parenthood and Pregnancy Roadmap
ALNAV 019/25 and NAVADMIN 046/25, "Administrative Absence or Funded Travel for Non-Covered Assisted Reproductive Technology" and "Navy Supplemental Guidance for Administrative Absence and Travel for Non-Covered Assisted Reproductive Technology", were released to establish policy for eligible Service members to receive either an administrative absence or funded travel and transportation allowances to obtain non-covered assisted reproductive technology (ART) that is unavailable within the local area of a Service member's permanent duty station.
Commands are only required to submit a tracking template if funds are used for non-covered ART.
N172 Point of Contact Email: Navy_Parenthood and Pregnancy
The command notification of pregnancy policy changed in February 2023 with the release of Secretary of Defense Memorandum "Changes to Command Notification of Pregnancy Policy". ALNAV 017/23 and NAVADMIN 058/23, released in February, supersedes guidance in SECNAVINST 1000.10B and OPNAVINST 6000.1D. To provide Service members with appropriate privacy protections in the early months of pregnancy, Navy health care providers shall follow a presumption that they are not to disclose a Service member's pregnancy status to the member's command authorities prior to 20 weeks gestation unless there are special circumstances requiring earlier notification as outlined in Paragraph 4 of ALNAV 017/23. In making a disclosure pursuant to the notification standards established in ALNAV 017/23, DoD/DoW health care providers shall provide the minimum amount of information required to satisfy the purpose of the disclosure. Any DON personnel required to make mandatory notifications, such as related to domestic abuse or sexual assault, in accordance with applicable regulations, will do so without disclosing the Service member’s pregnancy status. References:
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Upon official command notification of pregnancy and a submission of reassignment availability, pregnant Sailors will be re-assigned to fill a valid manpower requirement. Operational deferment (shore duty) orders will be written for a minimum of 24 months with a detach date approximately 30-days from receipt of the availability report. Once shore orders are executed, Sailors will be expected to complete their shore tour regardless of pregnancy status. Pregnant Sailors serving in a sea duty billet will receive operational deferment orders and be transferred to a shore duty billet to fill a valid manpower requirement, wherever possible. Pregnant Sailors assigned to shore duty that are within 13-months of their Projected Rotation Date (PRD) may extend onboard their current command or move to another command within the geographic location to fill a valid manpower requirement. Pregnant Sailors may request a waiver to remain onboard operational commands for the duration of the pregnancy and postpartum period to include any convalescent and parental leave. Additional information on waivers to remain onboard can be found in OPNAVINST 6000.1D and NAVADMIN 006/24. Pregnant Service members may request separation due to pregnancy after obtaining a certification of pregnancy from a physician assigned to a military treatment facility. The Navy does not generally consider pregnancy on active duty or reserve an impediment for continued service. Therefore, a request will normally be denied, unless it is determined to be in the best interest of the Navy, or if the member demonstrates compelling factors of personal need as outlined in MILPERSMAN 1910-112. For assistance or further information, please contact PERS-454 or the requisite detailer.
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PERS-454 Point of Contact for Pregnancy Placement Email: PREGAVAIL-TLD@NAVY.MIL Commercial: (901) 874-3867, ext. 1
Policies and Instructions N130C Point of Contact for Parental Leave Policies Email: NXAG_N130C@NAVY.MIL
Per OPNAVINST 6000.1D, maternity uniforms are mandatory for pregnant Sailors when regular uniforms no longer fit properly. Enlisted Sailors can receive a maternity uniform clothing allowance upon presenting a NAVPERS 1336/3 Special Request Chit and pregnancy notification to their personnel support detachment through their command pay and personnel administrative support system coordinator. OPNAV N13X (Uniform Matters Office) is the central policy office that maintains and interprets the Navy Uniform Regulations, and monitors implementation of uniform policies. OPNAV N13X (UMO), in conjunction with the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) launched the Maternity Uniform Pilot Program (MPP) to issue maternity uniforms to a select number of eligible Sailors on a temporary basis and at no cost to the Sailor. This program can be utilized by all Sailors, regardless of rank, who have not received nor intend to receive a maternity clothing allowance during the period of pregnancy and while participating in the MPP program. Policies and Instructions N13X UMO Point of Contact for Uniform and MPP Policies Email: umo_cmc@navy.mil
Sailors are exempt from participating in the PFA, to include BCA and PRT, from the time a pregnancy is confirmed by a Health Care Provider until the end of 12 months after giving birth, loss of pregnancy, or stillbirth. Physical Readiness Program Guide 8 details how to manage PFA Records for pregnant and postpartum Sailors. The U.S. Navy Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Training & Nutrition Guidebook provides physical training and nutrition guidance for pregnant and postpartum Servicewomen. Physical activity and good nutrition are integral to maintaining your overall health and fitness, and equally contribute to a healthy lifestyle. OPNAV N171 is the central policy office that establishes Navy physical readiness standards, policy, and requirements for the Navy’s Physical Readiness Program (PRP). Policies and Instructions N171 Points of Contact for Physical Readiness Program (PRP) Instructions or PRIMS PRP Email: PRP@navy.mil PRIMS email: PRIMS@navy.mil Commercial: (901) 874-2210 DSN: 882-2210
The Navy continues to encourage and support accommodations to best meet the needs of our nursing Sailors and their infants. Sailors who desire to pump breast milk upon return to duty must be, at a minimum, afforded the availability of a clean, secluded space with ready access to a water source. Commands must ensure Sailors who are breastfeeding are afforded access to cool storage for expressed breast milk. Policies and Instructions For additional information regarding breastfeeding and lactation for Sailors and commands, please visit the Command Advisor on Parenthood & Pregnancy page.
While not mandatory, Commanding Officers are strongly encouraged to designate a Command Advisor on Parenthood & Pregnancy (CAPP) to act as a resource for the command and its Sailors. The primary responsibilities of the CAPP are to serve as an advisor to the command triad on all things P&P related and ensure Sailors receive the proper counseling and guidance to understand their responsibilities, rights, and resources afforded to them as parents in the Navy. This program aims to help Sailors better balance the demands of a naval career, and family plans and obligations.
The Navy P&P mobile application is a resource for all Naval personnel to understand the various roles and responsibilities during these milestone events in Sailors' lives. The intent is to provide commands and Sailors with the regulations, instructions, and resources, in an all-in-one, easy-to-use mobile app. The Navy P&P mobile application is available via Apple iTunes (iOS) or Google Play for Android. OPNAV N172, the Office of Women's Policy, is responsible for the continued development, and deployment of the Navy P&P application. We are committed to ensuring this application supports and meets the needs of Navy leaders and Sailors. Please utilize the below distro for any feedback, suggestions, questions, or issues related to the application.
Email: Office of Women's Policy
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External Parenthood, Pregnancy, and Health Care Resources