By properly installing this safety element in your vehicle, the risk of serious fetal injury is reduced by more than 50%.
Can the belt harm a pregnant woman?
Are there any contraindications to driving? With vacation road trips becoming commonplace, some pregnant women may have questions about whether or not to get behind the wheel. If the doctor does not advise against it, you can drive normally, taking into account a series of tips.
Pregnant women must fasten their seat belts in all car seats according to very simple rules, as indicated by the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT). The
lower band under the abdomenadapt as much as possible to the bony part of the hips; never above the belly. The diagonal band over the shoulder, without touching the neck, between the breasts, without resting on one of them and encircling the abdomen.
and without slack None of the straps on the belt should be loose.
Of course, the directions of internet forums should never be followed as, as the DGT underlines, “we can see recommendations for pregnant women about seat belts that are real barbarities! Let it sit.”
And in addition, you should not forget to adjust the seat and increase the distance to the steering wheel or dashboard as the pregnancy progresses. The front seat airbag must also not be deactivated. Of course, only short journeys should be made, that the driving is relaxed and no abrupt braking. Most of all, rest often and wear comfortable clothes and flat shoes for driving.
It is also useful to increase the safety distance to avoid sudden maneuvers and jerks. As well as placing the handlebars about 25 centimeters. In this sense, increasing the distance between the seat and the steering wheel helps to avoid possible injuries in the event of an accident, through direct contact of the lower part of the rim with the woman’s abdomen.
Likewise, it is also necessary to take into account certain conditions related to your condition (sugar level, swollen legs, nausea…), which may affect your ability to drive. And from the thirtieth week of pregnancy it is recommended to travel accompanied.
When should I stop driving? There is no explicit prohibition in a healthy pregnancy. In the opinion of Dr.
sostoa, Head of Gynecology at the new Seat Health Care and Rehabilitation Center (CARS), it’s about having “common sense” and stopping driving when you don’t feel comfortable anymore. For this reason, it is common for women to stop driving in the last month of pregnancy.
Source: La Verdad
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