If my husband is set to deploy a few days before my due date, is there any regulation that would let him be there for our first childs birth??? I assume not b/c I have heard many guy have missed their childs birth because of deployment......
2007-09-13 07:20:00 · 14 answers · asked by cherry_kissez376 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
There is no regulation. However, you and your husband CAN request him to stay. Please talk to your husband's commander, because ultimately it is up to him/her. If he is not mission essential, or he can find a replacement to attach in his place this can be possible. My husband was on orders to deploy for our first child and we talked to his commander and they let him stay. ALSO, and I know I am LUCKY for this...but when we had our second child (who was scheduled to be born the same week he was set to deploy again) the commander let him stay. (it was at a different post, with a different commander) Like I said, it all depends on the Commander's decision.
2007-09-13 09:37:35 · answer #1 · answered by LayLooLaRose 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is no regulation stating he can stay for the birth of your child. I know others are trying to help you out, but inducing a pregnancy is not a good idea. I know you want your husband to be there for the delivery of your child. It is so hard being a military wife. My brother missed the birth of his 2nd son. He didn't see him for the first time until he was 3 months old. Best of Luck with the new baby.
2007-09-13 08:43:34 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its very possible to alter your date. whilst my sister-in-regulation grew to become into pregnant they replaced her due date from Aug. 22 to the sixteen and then she ended up being late 2 weeks and further on September a million. regardless of calculating the incredible due date it could continually replace reckoning on how lots your ingesting by way of fact your toddler is ingesting that 2. maximum probable the general practitioner will desperate to bring about you before that toddler get to important so which you will push out. particularly in case you intend to do the transport organic, your not likely to need that toddler to be 9-10 pounds. have faith me it incredibly is not exciting, my niece grew to become into born organic at 9 lbs 14 oz.. reliable luck with each little thing no rely what you opt for to do!!
2016-10-10 12:31:56 · answer #3 · answered by stancey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No regulation, sorry. But, you could ask your doctor IF the baby is healthy enough to induce you because of the deployment. It is only a few days early - not months.
2007-09-13 07:28:12 · answer #4 · answered by GP 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
none whatsoever. Only if there were severe complications from the birth.
Friend of our dropped his wife off at the hospital on his way to the pier. She gave birth just as the ship was getting underway. he didn't come home for six months., not even when they thought the baby had meningitis at 6 weeks old.
2007-09-13 09:03:18 · answer #5 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no regulation. Good commands will try like hell to keep him home but even then it's not always possible.
I know some doctors will do an elective induction...OMG, I better not get started down that rabbit trail. If you decide to ask for one make sure they tell you ALL the risks involved for the baby and for you.
2007-09-13 10:31:47 · answer #6 · answered by Critter 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No there is no regulation allowing them to be there for you childs birth. my hubby didn't get to meet our daughter until she was 4 months old. First I would suggest you talk to your doctor and see if they would consider doing an elective induction. They were going to induce me at 38 weeks, so that I could have my mom come into town. If not, maybe you could have some family stay with you to help you out in the beginning. I got used to doing it by myself.... by the time your hubby gets back it will be easy for you to help him slide into the routine with you. Be sure though that when he gets a chance to call home you have him talk to the baby. They may be to young to understand, and it doesn't matter what he says, it will help the baby get used to his voice. That will make the transition smoother when he comes back. Good Luck!!
2007-09-13 07:51:05 · answer #7 · answered by Andrea 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
One of the wives in our unit was in the same situation. Her Dr. induced her labor almost 2 weeks early so her husband could be here.
2007-09-13 08:58:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
sorry not unless you can get someone to take his deployment for him. I've heard of the inducing early. I'm sorry you will have to go through this but hopefully your hubby will be home by the time the baby is saying first words walking crawling etc. good luck..... have you contacted your support person .. ombudsman
2007-09-13 08:02:32 · answer #9 · answered by tatsmom4ever 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I've heard of people having labor induced if it's that close. I would ask your doctor, if you baby is healthy enough, they should have no problems with doing this for you and your husband. Good luck, and congrats on the baby!
2007-09-13 07:34:29 · answer #10 · answered by .. 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋