AMDS expectations for pregnant Airmen

Published Aug. 4, 2014
By Senior Airman Jami K. Lancette
434th ARW Public Affairs

GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. -- From vaccines to vitamins preventative medicine is an expectation known to most pregnant woman; but what some Airmen may not know are the expectations of pregnant woman in the Air Force.

Pregnant Airmen have the requirement to notify the 434th Aerospace Medicine Squadron as soon possible to remain in compliance with current Air Force instructions.

"When Airmen become pregnant they need to be put on a profile just in case they need to be taken out of their work center if they work with chemicals or have certain restrictions," said Tech. Sgt. Nichole Nadasky, 434th Aerospace Medicine Squadron public health journeyman. "Their profile is during pregnancy and six weeks after the delivery."

After the expectant mother reports to the clinic she must then go to public health located in building 233 to receive a fetal protection briefing.

The fetal protection program is designed by the U.S. Air Force to prevent birth defects or poor pregnancy outcomes due to environmental hazards that may be present, as well as to brief Airmen on staying healthy during and after pregnancy, added Nadasky.

"The briefing entails what they can and can't do during their pregnancy," she said. "The physical training program they obviously can't participate in; they can participate in unit training assemblies and annual tours up to 34 weeks, then they are restricted to participate until six weeks after delivery.

After this initial requirement is met, the expectant mother still has additional responsibilities that must be completed in order to stay compliant.

"After the briefing and meeting with the clinic, Airmen must continue to bring in or fax documentation every 60 days thereafter," Nadasky added. "This documentation ensures the Airman's health is on track and they are able to perform their duties."

Pregnancy requirements for Airman are outlined in AFI141-104. For additional questions regarding the policy or to receive information contact 434th AMDS at (765) 688-3597.

The 434th AMDS is part of the 434th Air Refueling Wing, the largest KC-135R Stratotanker unit in the Air force Reserve Command. Airmen and aircraft from the 434th ARW routinely deploy around the world in support of the Air Force mission and U.S strategic objectives.

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