Doula

Answer: A - An air bag continues to be an essential safety feature in the event of a collision, even when a passenger or driver is pregnant. Other precautions are the same as when not pregnant, and pregnant women should continue to wear a safety belt while riding in motor vehicles. A pregnant woman will be most comfortable if the shoulder strap crosses her chest between her breasts, and the lap belt is underneath her growing belly across her hips. She should never place the shoulder belt behind her back or underneath her arm. She should move her seat as far back as she can from the dashboard or steering wheel to minimize impact while still maintaining safety if the air bags were to deploy in an accident. On long car rides, she should stop and stretch every couple of hours to keep her circulation strong, and to prevent leg cramps. She can also stretch her ankles and calves while seated in between stops.