Im in the navy and im pregnant I want to get out how do I go persuing that.?

Veteran Voter

Tell them that you are gay. Oh, wait...I think that they may not buy that one.

There are a ton of mothers in the Armed Forces and they serve with honor. You should stay in and fulfill your commitment. Women who use reproduction/menstration as an excuse are one of the reasons why men are reluctant to hire, promote, or take seriously many women. If you tuck tail and run, not only do you turn your back on your commitment, but you do women's rights a grave injustice. I hope you do the right thing. Good Luck and Congrats.

DUSTIN H

You need to "sailor up". What kind of role are you showing your child. They are not going to put you in harms way while you are pregnant anyway. There was a reason you joined. Has that reason really changed. My daughter loves the fact that I am in the Navy. She got to live in Iceland for 3 years and loved every moment of it. Just think what it can do for your baby. Plus DOD schools are the best around.

fight obama's lies

Is this my ex-wife, AGAIN?

Are you married?
Have you talked to your Cmd Master Chief, Chaplain, Doctor or Commander?
Are you nutz? Consider the costs involved with bearing and raising a child on the outside.

crewchief1949

I would reconsider the option of getting out. You have the guaranteed pre-natal care taken care of, then you have the hospital stays during labor/delivery and of course the care of your baby. The cost is minimal to you if you stay and I would think you want your baby to be taken care of. If you cant afford a doctor when you are a civilian, how will you give it the care it needs?

J T

If you are on a ship you WILL be reassigned to a shore based command and be removed from a ship by your 20th week. You need to talk to personnel as well as your chain to inform them of your pregnancy. There are some duties that you are no longer qualified for and must be removed from occupational hazards if there are any potential dangers to your unborn baby.

read up on this...
http://www-nmcp.med.navy.mil/EduRes/AcademicAffairs/Contacts/Pregnant%20Service%20Women%20OPNAV%206000_1b.pdf

sweetcarolinagirl66

If you want to stay in, they will find you something to do. Lots of women have children, while serving.
If you want to get out, then talk to your commanding officer about a discharge.But then make sure you have insurance, to coverage the cost of the pregnancy, because unless you have other coverage, you might be stuck footing the bill.

NoneYa

You must have just joined? I would think a navy person would know the chain of command and to who to go to with personal issues. Is there a chaplain on the base? Tell him if you don't want to tell your CO.

Rick

It is possible, but need a lot of papers work and some waited time, basically your chain of command has to approve it, and then Navy Head Quater. But as long your commanding officer approve it will go thought. Also has a lot to do with what job your gob whether is overmanned or under. Just talk to your supervisor first about it.

Sparkle21

I was discharged. Its quite simple. Tell them you are pregnant. You are not the first woman in all of history to get pregnant in the service.

Nikki C

im not sure iether but I would ask someone their good luck!!

this isnt really related but my brother is in the navy and he is coming home on june 26!! he is stationd in san diego but will go to norfolk virginia soon.

Gabriel

I doubt you are in the Navy, have been to the doctor, told you are pregnant, and do not know how to go about this. Your doc, or your chain of command would have told you the answer in a heart beat.

In any case, they will gladly show you the door if you so desire for said reason (common knowledge). However they will probably do so before you have your child so that you have to foot the multi-thousand dollar hospital bill.

I congratulate you on getting out, as you have no place in the military. This is a ridiculous loophole still used in the military which needs to be immediately closed.

Frog

Why do you want to get out? The military is a great place to raise a child. How about some more details.

R Dub

i'm pretty sure all u gotta do is tell your comanding officer. i dont see how you couldnt think of that yourself. sorry to be mean, but its kind of obvious. yeah... let me go into battle with a baby in me. silly.

Teacup

I'm sure that is reason for discharge, speak to your commanding officer

shadowwalker29673

Talk with a JAG officer if you think it will adversely affect your health or the babies you may be able to get out on a medical but not an honorable , best to check on all facts before doing it .

Octavia

Just tell them, they'll probably kick you out anyway.

M2b

Ur all ridiculous for judging this woman for wanting out. The military is no place for a normal family unit. I too am in the service have been for two years now and I had a nice lifestyle before I joined and I absolutely hate it. Im trying to get relocated to live with my husband but i would love to get out and take care of my baby the way I want to and not have to put my baby in daycare right away and go back to a job I hate. The service isn't for everyone keep that in mindand they should grant members the option of getting out on an individual and case by case basis.

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