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Happy woman after the birth of a newborn baby on a bed

Happy woman after the birth of a newborn baby on a bed (natalunatadeposit (123RF))

Pregnancy and Childbirth

During your pregnancy, you can receive prenatal care at the base clinic, if you are eligible for care. The clinic does not handle delivery and childbirth. They must take place off base. 

Delivery Options

·     Royal Bahrain Hospital

·     King Hamad University Hospital

·     High-risk pregnancies may be referred to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC), Germany.

Resources

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) holds Budget for Baby Workshops which provide financial education and resources to expectant parents.

Women Infant and Child (WIC) Overseas provides resources for qualifying families with infants, children, pregnant women, postpartum women and breastfeeding women.

Bldg. 265 | +973-1785-4781 | www.tricare.mil/wic

Newborn Documentation

At the beginning of your pregnancy, the clinic will provide you with an informational package detailing the steps you must take in order to obtain the following documentation for your baby.

·     Social security number

·     Enrollment in DEERS

·     U.S. passport

·     Consulate Report of a Birth Abroad (birth certificate).

·     Command Sponsorship Database.

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