Is it safe for pregnant women to ride long distances by car?

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1. Should pregnant women go by car?

Compared with normal people, traveling by means of transport in pregnant women needs to be more careful, because physiological changes during pregnancy affect the mood and health of pregnant women. Accordingly, the pregnancy period of women is divided into 3 stages corresponding to the trimesters, each 3 months is classified into a trimester. In each trimester, pregnant women will often experience different symptoms of physiological changes, activities...
Usually in the first trimester, changes in estrogen hormone and chorionic gonadotropin hormone (hCG) ) makes pregnant mothers often experience symptoms of fatigue, morning sickness, nausea... In case the pregnant mother's nausea and morning sickness are too severe, traveling by car is not recommended much, because this can aggravate morning sickness in pregnant women, make the body tired and easily lead to related diseases.
By the second and third trimesters when the fetus grows and the pregnant mother's belly grows, the weight of the body also increases, the problems with heavy mobility become greater when returning to the second trimester. the end of pregnancy. Therefore, it is recommended that the safest time for pregnant women to take a long-distance car for long trips is around the third trimester of pregnancy.

2. Safe driving tips for pregnant women

Besides issues related to the question of whether it is good for pregnant women to ride a car, safe driving tips for pregnant women are also of great interest. Recommendations from experts show that pregnant women need to ensure safety when driving a car with the following driving tips:
Fasten seat belts: Pregnant women when driving a car need to fasten their seat belts. The correct way of seat belt is to pull the seat belt over the shoulder, down the center of the chest to a secure position, and make sure the seat belt is over the hip area just below the belly button instead of across the belly. Stretch and flatten the seat belt according to the curve of the abdomen. Pregnant women driving should be careful never to put the shoulder belt behind or under the arm because it can lead to serious injury if an accident occurs; Adjusting the appropriate driving position: In order to limit the situation of pregnant women riding in a bumpy car, it is very important to adjust the appropriate driving position. Accordingly, pregnant mothers should move the seat at a comfortable distance with the accelerator pedal, the ideal sitting position is about 250mm from the steering wheel to protect the pregnant belly in case the airbag deploys when it occurs. accident. In the case of an adjustable steering wheel, the center of the steering wheel should be adjusted away from the abdomen and towards the chest. After the seat position is adjusted, the pregnant mother driving the car needs to adjust the rearview mirror and the outside mirror so that the traffic behind can be observed; Dealing with cravings and nausea in the car: During pregnancy, cravings, morning sickness and nausea can happen at any time. Therefore, pregnant women need to bring snacks and water to satisfy cravings. Besides, pregnant women stop resting in a safe area when cravings, nausea and morning sickness come; Rest and limit driving: Pregnant women often experience more stress than the average person, so long trips by car need to be carefully prepared before moving. The best practice is that pregnant women should not drive long distances and need to rest often, because prolonged periods of time in the car will lead to swollen feet and ankles. The position of the seats in the middle of the car is the safest in the car and most suitable for pregnant women, in case the mother chooses the front seat, she should pull the seat back as far as possible to protect the abdomen and prevent air bags. unbent.

Besides safe driving tips for pregnant women, measures to help prevent motion sickness when traveling by car for pregnant women also play an important role when answering the question whether pregnant women should do not go by car. The use of anti-motion sickness drugs in pregnant women requires consultation with a doctor. However, some methods to help prevent motion sickness without using drugs can be used in pregnant women as follows:
According to traditional medicine, use a slice of fresh ginger peeled, washed and pounded Crush and drink with a glass of warm water about 30 minutes before the trip. During the trip, pregnant women should occasionally suck on a slice of fresh ginger to help reduce nausea and motion sickness; Get enough sleep and on time before the trip, don't eat too full or get too hungry, it's best to eat easy-to-digest foods in moderate amounts before getting on the bus at least 2 hours; In the case of a passenger car, you should choose a cool seat, away from the smell of cigarettes; Keep your heart rate steady and avoid stress. Thus, it is safest for pregnant women to drive a car, especially in the second trimester of pregnancy, in other stages when the fetus is larger, the risk and danger is higher. Besides, pregnant women when driving a car need to know the driving secrets for pregnant women to ensure safety for the health and fetus.
To help pregnant mothers stay healthy and give birth smoothly, at the International General Hospital, a package maternity service is deployed, when choosing a package maternity service, pregnant women will be monitored and examined. periodically with leading specialists in the field. Doctors will monitor and detect fetal abnormalities early, this is the great strength of Vinmec, which has carried out screening to detect fetal malformations very early and performed cytology intervention. Pregnancy offers many couples the opportunity to have a healthy baby. In addition, doctors will also examine and advise on the prevention and treatment of some common diseases during pregnancy such as insomnia, gestational diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc. maternal health before and after birth.

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