62 months ago
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Car accidents can be hazardous for pregnant women and could very well be the leading cause of trauma-related maternal and fetal mortality. In such instances, buckling up is the best way for an expectant mother to prevent injury and death from a motor vehicle accident.
Research shows that unborn babies have the best chance of surviving car accidents when the mother uses her seat belt properly. There is no evidence that suggests that seat belts can harm unborn babies. Seat belts greatly reduce the mother’s risk of injury in a car accident. If the mother stays unharmed, there is a good chance her unborn baby will, too. But if the mother is hurt in an accident, her unborn baby could also suffer. Maternal injury during a car crash is linked with premature birth, low birth weight, placental abruption, distress to the unborn baby and even death of the fetus.
Proper buckling is the key to keeping you and your unborn baby safe.
Buckle up using these three-point restraint systems:
If seat belts are not worn correctly, women can be at an increased risk of abdominal injuries and uterine rupture. Check your seat belt to make sure it's not too loose or too tight.
Pregnant women should also follow these seat belt safety tips to stay safe and comfortable while traveling by car:
Seat belts offer the first and best level of protection in moving vehicles. They are important and should be used by all, especially pregnant women. Most pregnant women avoid using seat belts because they don’t like the way they feel or fit. But it is important to remember that seat belts and their positions are specifically designed to protect bony areas such as the pelvis and lower rib cage, that is often more prone to hurting during a motor vehicle accident.
Therefore, always remember to buckle up beforehand. If you do it the right way, it will ensure a safe and joyful ride for you and your baby.
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