Ep. 04 - Driving During Pregnancy: Tips to Make it as Safe as Possible

On episode 4 we continue talking about driving during pregnancy. Did you know pregnancies are at least at 5 times the risk of being lost in a car crash compared to a newborn in the first 9 months? Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center says, “Pregnant women who are hospitalized following motor vehicle crashes are at increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, even if they are not seriously injured or not injured at all.” And YASA International says, “Researchers have also found that a mother's uterus and bladder are not as protected by the pelvis after 12 weeks gestation and can be more easily injured by blunt trauma.” Here we review some tips to make driving safer during pregnancy. Want it in writing? Here are some quick Do's and Don'ts for Driving During Pregnancy. Or read our longer, more detailed Tips for Driving While Pregnant. If you are looking for more information about the risks, read Is Wearing the Seat Belt Really Safe for Pregnant Women? Plus more on our blog. Plus: Our Tip of the Week: Absolutely wear your seat belt, preferably with a crash tested, highly engineered Tummy Shield for the best protection available. Parenting Tip Bonus: Take responsibility for your own feelings -- and teach your children they are responsible for their own feelings. Stay tuned or visit our website for more information about car seat safety, driving during pregnancy, traveling with kids and more child safety subjects. We look forward to helping you Make Every Arrival a Safe Arrival with your family.