Here are some tips on avoiding common injuries during pregnancy. Since automobile accidents are a very common cause of injury for all people, it is especially important for the pregnant woman to take steps to keep her and her unborn child as safe as possible when driving or riding in an automobile.
Many pregnant women find it very uncomfortable to wear seat belts.
However, it is very important that you continue to wear your seat belt during pregnancy whether you are comfortable or not. The risk of injury to you and your baby increases greatly if you become involved in an accident and are not wearing a seat belt. The shoulder belt should be positioned so that it rests over the collarbone, and the lap belt should be positioned under the abdomen. It should be worn across the upper thighs as low on the hips as possible. There has been a lot of public discussion about the safety of air bags, not only for pregnant women, but for all people.