If they are separating prior to retirement, they lose all benefits.   
Generally speaking, many women in the military are also married to  
spouses in the military, so then they would be covered through the  
spouse.

Regards,
Gloria Thai,
Va. USA

>
>
> Date:    Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:23:34 -0500
> From:    Rachel Myr <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Health coverage for mothers in military
>
> A couple of you have mentioned that pregnant women in the military  
> have the option of leaving to care for their children rather than  
> risk the chance of being deployed and separated for long periods of  
> time, but that they must make this decision in mid-pregnancy when  
> many of them don't know how they will feel after the birth.
> What health care benefits does such a mother receive?  Are the rest  
> of her pregnancy, birth and postpartum care covered, and is the  
> child also covered even if she leaves?  Or does she forfeit all her  
> benefits?  What about benefits for her dependents besides the baby?
> Curious in Kristiansand,
> Rachel Myr
>


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