Five Safety Tips For Pregnant Drivers

Are you pregnant? Did you that car accidents are leading cause of fetal death and injury?
 
If you are in a West Palm Beach car crash while you are pregnant, the accident can threaten both your own safety and the safety of your unborn child. Craig Goldenfarb, an injury lawyer in West Palm Beach, provides this list of car safety tips for pregnant women.
 
1. Always wear a seat belt, but never cross it over or above your belly. Wear the seatbelt so the shoulder strap fits comfortably across your chest and the lap portion rests under your belly. A seat belt is your best protection from serious injury in the event of West Palm Beach car accident.
 
2. When possible, avoid driving. If your belly should hit the steering wheel in a car crash, you and your unborn child could be seriously injured.
 
3.  When driving, sit as far away as possible from the steering wheel. You can get extra space by tilting your seat back or changing the angle of the steering wheel.
 
4. Take regular breaks while driving.  In addition to being uncomfortable, sitting for a long period of time can impact your blood circulation and possibly cause dangerous blood clots. 
 
5. Eat regularly and carry snacks and water. Sudden dips in blood sugar can cause lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting, confusion or disorientation. Pregnancy also increases the chances of dehydration.
 
Injured in a Florida car crash while pregnant? Read our article, "Pregnant Accident Victims: Learn The Signs of Fetal Injury".