How to drive while pregnant
How to drive while pregnant
The advantages of a personal car are obvious,especially during pregnancy. It will save you from the long waiting for public transport, you can not be afraid that someone can push or pinch you and the opportunity to catch viral diseases is significantly reduced. A lot of pluses, but there are certain complications, because during a woman's pregnancy there are big changes in the body. Being pregnant, a woman should not be nervous, and driving requires stressful situations, when you need to be able to concentrate in time and act lightly. Here are some useful tips that will help to maximally protect driving during pregnancy.
Instructions
1
Do not disregard the seatbelt. Most pregnant women are sure that the seat belt can harm the baby, so they just do not use it. In fact, this is a dangerous delusion. Seat belts can not hurt the child, on the contrary, they will help to save him from trouble. Being pregnant, the expectant mother should be responsible not only for herself alone.
2
Avoid rush hour rides. Plan your trips so that you do not get traffic jams. Pregnant women are not recommended to sit for a long time in one pose, but in an automobile congestion you simply will have to sit for hours without moving.
3
Always check the adjustment of the rear mirrorstype and driver's seat. During pregnancy, the female figure is constantly changing. This feature should be taken into account when adjusting the driver's seat and mirrors. The distance from the rudder to the abdomen should be at least 10 centimeters.
4
Do not violate traffic rules. It should always be remembered that if before pregnancy you were a very confident and experienced driver and allowed yourself sometimes to break the rules to cut off the road or bypass the car plug, but now everything is different. During pregnancy, some reactions in the body slow down, so a woman should be extremely cautious on the road and strictly follow all the rules.
5
Periodically stop and rest. During long journeys, make stops and get out of the car to regulate blood circulation and warm up. You should always have a supply of drinking water in your car and something light of food, as well as warm clothes and a blanket.
6
Do not drive during the toxicosis. Smells of gasoline and exhaust gases can cause you a lot of irritation, headaches and even fainting.
7
Do not drive during periods of emotional instability. At such times, the likelihood of inadequate behavior behind the wheel is very high, which can lead to very sad consequences.
8
Do not try to reach the hospital yourself,if you have already started contractions. In this case, it is urgent to call for help from close people who will be called forth soon. Even if it seems to you that the fights are not strong - it is still better not to risk and not endanger yourself and the child.
