The safety of the pregnant woman in the car It is a matter of great importance that we should not ignore. It is mandatory that pregnant women wear a seat belt and there are also a series of recommendations that can be very useful so that traveling by car is not a risk for them or their babies.
The belt should be worn both if the mother is behind the wheel and if she is a passenger and must be properly put on before the vehicle starts to run.
As I said, the use of the belt is mandatory, because in case of an accident the danger of hitting or flying out of the car is the same for them. But it is true that, in case of sudden braking or accident, even if the belt protects it, it could in some case harm the fetus or herself.
We can prevent the normal seat belt from exerting strong pressure on the mother's abdomen, and that can be achieved with special adapters that keep it in the lower part. That way, if we have a problem, the child will not suffer all this force and will be more protected from possible damage.
If we wear the belt with an approved adapter the risk diminishes, being necessary always be careful that the upper band is under the chest and the lower band under the belly. That way, mother and son will have more safety when pregnant travel by car.
