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Resources for Expectant Parents
Expectant Parent Resources for SELRES Sailors
2023 ALNAVRESFOR 017 ENSURING ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE
https://www.navyreserve.navy.mil/Portals/35/2023%20ALNAVRESFOR%20017%20ENSURING%20ACCESS%20TO%20REPRODUCTIVE%20HEALTH%20CARE.pdf?ver=PAos3y5-2faOTI-1crsjpw%3d%3d

2022 ALNAVRESFOR 024 RESERVE COMPONENT MATERNITY LEAVE PROGRAM POLICY
https://www.navyreserve.navy.mil/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=FkD426kJvUU%3d&tabid=4439&portalid=35&mid=60878

Navy Parenthood Support
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Support-Services/21st-Century-Sailor/Parenthood-Pregnancy/  
 
Maternity Uniform Pilot Program
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/References/US-Navy-Uniforms/Maternity-Pilot-Program/ 

Military Childcare
https://militarychildcare.com/ 

Official Navy Pregnancy/Postpartum PT/Nutrition Guidebook
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Support/21stCenturySailor/ParenthoodPregnancy/Navy%20Pregnancy%20and%20Postpartum%20Physical%20Training%20and%20Nutrition%20Guidebook%20(July%202021).pdf?ver=CNWy7WJ_VYuyNWVJ6ufnbQ%3d%3d

Tricare Reserve Select for Coverage of Breastfeeding Equipment and Supplies
https://tricare.mil/CoveredServices/IsItCovered/BreastPumpsSupplies 

Women's Health Veteran Affairs Benefits Information
https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/overview.asp 
https://www.va.gov/health/newsfeatures/2017/may/women-veterans-help-for-postpartum-depression.asp 

Military OneSource Links for Parent​s
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/family-relationships/parenting-and-children/ 
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/family-relationships/parenting-and-children/parenting-infants-and-toddlers/potential-signs-of-postpartum-depression/
 
Budget for Baby Course
https://www.nmcrs.org/pages/budgeting-for-a-baby Navy Marine Corps Relief Society class for expectant parents. SELRES are eligible if on extended (30+days) orders or are an eligible family member with a military ID card.

RESERVE COMPONENT MATERNITY LEAVE PROGRAM POLICY MEMORANDUM 
To read Directive-type Memorandum 22-004 pertaining to the Reserve Component Maternity Leave Policy click here.
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