I just thinking that one of the different things I did in this pregnancy was to drive since week 0. In my last pregnancy I drive since week Can it be the case that because of driving my baby is in that position??? Hi Ana, Based on my experience being pregnant 3x and driving, I do not believe this is the case. However, since we are car safety experts not doctors, we would recommend you talk to your doctor or midwife about it. I am 33 weeks pregnant working woman and i drive by myself to work.
My doctor suggested driving until I feel comfortable. My wife had had surgical operation twice. Now she is 16weeks gone, is it safe for her to drive especially using seat belt? I forgot to mention it was surgical operation for fibroids. I have asked her to stop driving because I am scared we might lose the baby.
She finds it difficult to adhere because she loves driving. Please advise. Hi Ogaga, I would recommend chatting with your OB about whether there is a concern about driving after the surgery. Your email address will not be published. SAFE By completing this form you are signing up to receive our emails and can unsubscribe at any time.
Read our Privacy Policy see link at bottom of page. Get news and updates including updates on changes in state car seat laws by subscribing to our monthly newsletter. Learn how to fix the most common car seat mistakes with this report. Skip to content Search. By: Tim Beau Bennett. In: Urban Living. Driving while pregnant: Is it safe to drive while pregnant?
Pregnancy and driving: Tips for driving safely while pregnant Following these rules will make both travelling by car and driving while pregnant safer and more comfortable. Be a passenger for the last few months of pregnancy, if you can. Make sure you can still operate the pedals properly.
Only travel in seats with an airbag fitted. Always wear your seat belt. This allows your lap belt to be secured in between your legs — rather than at one side — so it rests on top of your thighs, not under your belly.
Now that you know how to drive more safely while pregnant, when should you choose not to drive at all? Here are six scenarios. You thought it was scary to handle an unexpected sneeze while driving? An unexpected barf is way worse. You have to turn your body semi-sideways to take pressure off your aching right hip. Doing anything else increases your risk for traffic accidents, not to mention bodily injury with even normal driving, like if you need to make a sudden stop.
The best way to avoid a serious blood clot while driving? Keep that blood flowing, baby, with lots of stretch breaks. And stay hydrated! Which will also mean frequent potty breaks. Will you feel silly? You should still take some basic precautions, though, to keep yourself extra safe on the road.
Pregnancy hanger is real. You should increase the number of stops you make to stretch your legs and it goes without saying that you should avoid doing anything that entails undue effort, such as changing a wheel or lifting suitcases in or out of the car.
Not adapting the seat and the steering wheel to your new circumstances. Your physical circumstances have now changed and therefore you need to alter the height and position of the car seat.
Don't forget to adjust the side mirrors if you have moved the seat. You also need to adjust the height and position of the steering wheel. Make sure it is tilted towards the chest; never towards the head or the abdomen. You should also try to ensure that the seat is in a vertical position. Traveling without something to eat or drink in the car.
It is important that pregnant women take care to have everything they may need to hand. You should always have water in the car to make sure you're properly hydrated and biscuits or fruit juice in case you feel sick.
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