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Kristin Scherzer, the Women, Infants and Children Overseas regional manager, points out the features of one of the hospital-grade breast pumps available at the WIC Overseas office at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 5, 2020. Women in the program who are breastfeeding can take advantage of a breast pump loan service, available to them for the duration of breastfeeding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)

July 5, 2023

Coast Guard improving support for nursing mothers

PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act guides Coast Guard policy changes.

Certified Nurse Midwife, Maj. Nicole Sampson, measures baby's heart rate during the health assessment portion of a Centering Pregnancy session at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital in 2018. Blanchfield is resuming Centering Pregnancy, which brings expectant mothers together in healthcare groups of 8 to 12 women, for 10 two-hour sessions, to share in their prenatal healthcare journey. Each session features a health assessment, interactive learning and community support. U.S. Army photo by Maria Yager.

March 8, 2023

Reproductive health care: 3 updates you should know

These policy updates will better support service members and their families 

Montgomery Grace Norton, daughter of Seaman David and Allie Norton, gazes at her surroundings as her father holds her before she is to be dedicated during a ceremony aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Greenbrier in Natchez, Miss., May 25, 2013.

March 25, 2021

Here's how the Coast Guard can support your fertility journey

Leaders at all levels should be familiar with these policies, resources

Rear Admiral Anthony "Jack' Vogt, commander of District 13, receives the COVID-19 vaccine at Base Seattle on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Hundreds of Coast Guardsmen throughout the Pacific Northwest elected to receive the vaccine as of Jan. 15. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Steven Strohmaier)

Jan. 28, 2021

COVID vaccine questions? Ask your chief medical officer

Rear Admiral Dana Thomas, the Coast Guard's chief medical officer, speaks with Lieutenant Kiley Relf regarding the COVID-19 vaccination. They discuss vaccine safety and efficacy, as well as questions related to pregnancy and fertility.

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