U.S. Military Rules for Breastfeeding Mothers in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy
November 11, 2008 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under breastfeeding, law
*** Last Updated November 11, 2008 *** Please see the notes for each branch of the U.S. military. If you have notice of updates to military breastfeeding regulations and policies, please alert me with a comment and I will be happy to keep this information up to date!
A military new mother generally receives six weeks of maternity leave starting the day she leaves the hospital. The leave can be extended upon written request along with a physician’s recommendation.
Air Force: The Air Force offers four-month deployment deferrals after the birth of a child. On May 23, 2007, Air Force Instruction …read more
