What are the current regulations on pregnant Marines (or soldiers, sailors, or airmen)?

Sgt Melinda Enfinger — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 18:07:53 -0400

Is there an order or regulation regarding the number of hours a pregnant Marine can work per week? What about participation in mandatory unit PT after the first trimester?

Response by MSG Martin C. made Jun 13 at 2014 6:40 PM

MSG Martin C. — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 18:40:18 -0400

It's depending on the pregnancy stage, health status of baby and mother. There is set hrs for cases that are not high risk etc but it's all depending on individual situations and best judgement of the medical staff.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2014 8:05 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 08:05:46 -0400

In the Navy, pregnant Sailors are exempt from PT and PFA both during pregnancy and 6 months after delivery. There is no regs for working hour limits, that would up to the Doc decide.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 27 at 2015 7:17 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 07:17:24 -0500

As above depends on stage of pregancy and if high risk. A DR will set all that during visits. Most units/post also have a program setup for pregnant soldiers to do PT while they are and after they havethe baby.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Jan 27 at 2015 8:25 AM

Capt Richard I P. — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 08:25:27 -0500

Sgt Melinda Enfinger It's been a while since your question, so I'm not sure if you've found the answer you wanted, but yes, there are regs on PT and pregnancy for Marines. In fact a recent MARADMIN just extended the recovery time following delivery before the first required PFT.