Are you pregnant? Are you asking yourself, “when should I stop driving while pregnant or can I drive the whole pregnancy?” You can drive during your whole pregnancy as long as you feel comfortable and can safely maneuver the car. Some women find they are exceptionally tired and driving while sleepy is similar to driving…
Category: Driving while Pregnant
Safe Driving During Pregnancy
Generally, your baby is well protected during pregnancy. While traveling by car is inherently risky, it’s even more so during pregnancy. So how do you ensure safe driving during pregnancy? The University of Michigan estimates an average of 170,000 pregnant women experience a car crash every year. These crashes are the leading cause of death…
The Basics of Crash Dynamics
Since motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death in the U.S. it maybe helpful to understand a little bit about crash dynamics. During a motor vehicle crash there are actually three collisions that happen: The Vehicle Collision: what happens at the point of impact, whether it comes from the front, back or side….
Poor Birth Outcomes May Be Avoided by Wearing a Seatbelt During Pregnancy
Wearing seat belt during pregnancy is safer for unborn baby than not wearing one. It protects the mother and the baby during a car crash. More injuries are likely to both mom and baby should the mother not wear a seat belt and be thrown around or from the vehicle. Health experts always recommend that…
Pregnancy and Seatbelts
Many pregnant women are concerned about the safety of driving while pregnant especially in regard to the effects of wearing seatbelts and the deployment of airbags. The studies we have reviewed all agree that wearing a seat belt when driving during pregnancy is certainly safer, by three times as much. For instance a study in…
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