Pregnant, until when can we drive?

Pregnancy and car: medical advice preferable

Even if our pregnancy is going extremely well, it is good to consult your doctor if you travel a lot of hours each day, for work or if you are planning a road trip for your next vacation. You have to be sure that there are no contraindications to the planned trip. It is not mandatory, but it sometimes makes you feel more reassured. Our practitioner can also prescribe a antispasmodic or a anti-vomiting to prevent travel discomfort. Homeopathy or anti-nausea acupressure bracelets can also help us. We also take our medical file, just in case …

Pregnancy and car: pay attention to the departure period

If it’s possible, we avoid the periods of great departures on vacation. Likewise, we think of checking the weather forecast so as not to find ourselves, depending on the season, stuck under the snow or under a blazing sun … In case of hot weather, we leave very early in the morning or late at night. In all cases, plan B is planned (hotel, family, friends, etc.), in the event that you have to stop halfway.

Taking the car while pregnant: rest and more rest

The ideal is to anticipate his departure well. The road is quite tiring like that, no need to add more. The day before, we therefore avoid working to prepare everything and we try to prepare as much as possible and delegate the maximum to our partner.. Ditto as soon as you arrive at your destination. A single watchword: relax and plan a day of recuperation! If Chéri has any inclination to unpack the luggage, don’t be shy!

Pregnant in the car: seat belt fastened!

Pregnant women are no exceptionobligation to wear a seatbelt. For maximum comfort and safety, it should be placed under the abdomen and not on the stomach. A strap guide – like the Protectababy by Red Castle – helps to maintain and position it properly.

Pregnant in the car: safe driving

OK, we love to drive, we know that, but for long journeys, it is better to give the wheel to another person, because of fatigue and vigilance. It may be appropriate to remind the driver not to drive abruptly, toavoid jerks (speed bumps…), etc. In short, to have the most regular driving possible!

Speaker in the car: comfortable installation

You can sit down, according to your preference, at the back or at the front. At the front, however, you may have a little more room to extend your legs. We try to travel well propped up against his file with, if necessary, a cushion slipped behind the back.

Always a bottle of water to travel by car when you are pregnant

Along the way it is important to be well hydrate and all the more so if the departure takes place during the summer. We put one or two bottles of water in the passenger compartment, as well as a water mist (in case of hot summer, especially if we do not have the air conditioning option in the car!). We also think of a snack.

Pregnancy and car: regular breaks

Remember to stretch your legs about every two hours, or even every hour if necessary, to relax and promote blood circulation. A fifteen minute break is usually sufficient.