Feb
4
Getting Into a Routine
February 4, 2010 | 1 Comment
The best thing for both the spouse and the service member is to get into a routine. It is important to have a schedule of things to do, priorities, and most of all friends. But the routine is where it is at. Waking up and knowing that the day is planned out from start to [...]
Dec
28
Coverage and Care for Newborn Baby
December 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Your newborn’s TRICARE coverage is separate from yours. As long as one other family member is enrolled in TRICARE Prime, your baby will automatically receive TRICARE Prime coverage for the first 60 days (120 days if overseas) after birth. This will cover all newborn care in the hospital as well as the initial well-baby check [...]
Dec
20
Mentally Prepare the Kids
December 20, 2009 | 1 Comment
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Kids are pretty smart and if you have gone through one deployment you know the perils of explaining that one of the household is not going to be around for a while. The thing is, in most cases if you begin preparing a child for the inevitable they will handle [...]
Dec
14
Military Moms & WIC
December 14, 2009 | 3 Comments
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Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a program that is set up to help provide women with resources for a healthy diet during pregnancy and after the baby is born. Benefits are provided to the mother until the baby is six months old, unless the mother is breastfeeding in which case benefits [...]
Dec
7
Moving During Pregnancy
December 7, 2009 | 1 Comment
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This is a common occurrence for military wives. If your service member’s tour ends while you are pregnant, you will move to a new command according to the timeline laid out in the new orders. If you know that you will be moving during the pregnancy, let your obstetrician know at your first [...]
Dec
4
Maternity Classes and Support
December 4, 2009 | 1 Comment
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Both Fleet and Family Services and the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society offer a variety of free classes. If you are seeing a civilian doctor, they may also provide classes, but the cost for these can vary and are is covered by TRICARE. Contact your base’s Fleet and Family Services office to [...]
Dec
3
Military or Civilian Pediatrician?
December 3, 2009 | 8 Comments
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Since newborns are automatically enrolled in Prime, your baby will be assigned a military pediatrician. If the MTF does not have a pediatrics department, or they are unable to take new patients, then your baby may be given a family practice doctor instead. If Family Practice isn’t accepting new patients, your baby will [...]
Dec
3
Quick Tip – Military Spouse Traveling Pregnant
December 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Any time you are going to be traveling for a week or longer, notify Tricare that you will be traveling, to where, and for how long. If you are pregnant, also inform your OB who may schedule an appointment for before you leave. If you have TRICARE Prime, you will need a referral from your [...]
Dec
3
Dual Citizenship for Baby
December 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Anyone born to American parents in another country is automatically eligible for American citizenship and may also be granted citizenship in the country of birth. Any American citizen who is granted citizenship to another country will not lose American citizenship. American citizenship can only be lost if the individual applies for foreign citizenship with the [...]
Dec
3
He’s Deployed and I’m Pregnant!
December 3, 2009 | 1 Comment
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It is a real possibility that your husband could be deployed during the pregnancy, which can be difficult for everyone involved. Military OneSource offers resources and support during deployments and can be reached at either www.militaryonesource.com or 1-800-984-8523. Fleet and Family Services on base can also offer support during deployment, as can [...]
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