Auto
Safety during Pregnancy
Auto Safety during Pregnancy means
wearing seat belts and shoulder harnesses. Using these
belts reduce the incidence of injury in an accident
dramatically. There is no reason not to drive while
you are pregnant, if your pregnancy is normal and you
feel OK. Here are some excuses for not using safety
belts in pregnancy.
- Using safety belt will hurt the baby' is quite ridiculous
but some women harbor the fear that by wearing the belt,
the chance for uterine and fetal injury increases. Your
chance of survival with a seat belt is better than without
one and your survival is important to your unborn child.
- I am a good driver is not a good enough reason. Defensive
driving helps but it doesn't prevent an accident.
- I don't need to use a seat belt for short distances'.
Many injuries occur within 20-25 miles of home. The
lap/shoulder seat belt is safe so buckle up for yourself
and your baby.
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