Can you wear a seatbelt while pregnant




















Despite the exceptionally convincing marketing on many of these devices, they increase the risk of harm to you and your unborn baby. Also, many are diverting the lap belt away from the hip bones and farther down on the thigh bone — directly over the femoral artery — which if torn in a crash can cause you to bleed out in minutes.

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During pregnancy, if you drive or are even just a passenger in a car, try to do the following: Drink plenty of water. Eat natural energy food like fruit and nuts, and stop regularly for breaks. That should help to prevent fatigue and dizziness, which are common during pregnancy. Avoid making long trips by yourself as much as possible and consider sharing driving with someone else. Stop every 90 minutes so you can move around and stretch your legs. Further information Our support line offers practical and emotional support with feeding your baby and general enquiries for parents, members and volunteers: Show references.

Information you can trust from NCT When it comes to content, our aim is simple: every parent should have access to information they can trust. Share this. Related articles. To learn more about staying safe on the road, visit NHTSA for its recommendations and visual diagrams on car safety during pregnancy. BabyCenter's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. When creating and updating content, we rely on credible sources: respected health organizations, professional groups of doctors and other experts, and published studies in peer-reviewed journals.

We believe you should always know the source of the information you're seeing. Learn more about our editorial and medical review policies. Car safety for pregnant women, babies, and children. Draheim, TE, et al. Seatbelt safety in pregnancy: the beliefs and knowledge of pregnant women. Vladutiu CJ, et al. Adverse pregnancy outcomes following motor vehicle crashes among pregnant drivers. American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

Vladutiu, CJ, et al. Motor vehicle safety during pregnancy. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. If you're pregnant: Seat belt recommendations for drivers and passengers. National Highway Transportation Safety Association. Placental abruption: Pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and consequences. Always use the shoulder belt which should fit snugly across the center of your shoulder and chest. Never place the shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back.

If you are driving, make sure you keep your belly a safe distance away from the air bag. Your breast bone should be at least 10 inches away from the dashboard or steering wheel.



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