A woman in a position becomes more vulnerable in the daily routine and endless work activities. But the rhythm of life today does not allow for respite, even in such a period as future motherhood. So, it is necessary to look for compromises between "can" and "must not", so that their own ambitions do not harm the baby.
Instructions
Step 1
The debate about whether a woman should drive a car has subsided a bit. Life has once again proved that if a woman wants something, she will achieve it. Now the voice of the people has switched to pregnant women, who for some reason do not lie in bed for all 9 months, but are drawn to adventure. And even driving your own car. In fact, the need to drive in pregnant women does not arise from quirks, but from the need to avoid public transport. In large metropolitan areas, during rush hour, it is impossible to squeeze through either the subway or the bus. Nobody will look at you with or without a belly. For a couple of conscientious citizens, there are as many who read a whole sermon to a pregnant woman about where she belongs.
Step 2
Therefore, rule number one: if your doctor does not mind you driving in position, drive in good health. And then there is rule number two: you can get behind the wheel only in good health. There are absolute contraindications for driving during pregnancy: toxicosis at a later date, multiple pregnancies, cardiovascular failure, threat of interruption, bleeding, dizziness. For the rest, you can drive until the very birth, but observing the rules of personal safety.
Step 3
Pick up your car immediately. If before pregnancy you dashingly drove on "mechanics", now you need to switch to "automatic". Thus, relieve the back and relieve swelling of the legs. The car must be air conditioned or climate controlled. The second is, of course, preferable. The car must be technically sound, passed MOT. For emergency situations, always have at hand the phones of a tow truck, taxi and service center. Even new cars suddenly break down.
Step 4
In the later stages, when the belly is already big, buckle up using a special adapter. A special pad on the regular seat belt takes it down and fixes it under the belly. If the belt runs over the abdomen, in the event of sudden braking and tightening the belt, you risk injury.
Step 5
In the car, you should have a special bag with things that you may need on the road. First of all, always carry documents for the hospital with you: passport, exchange card, insurance policy. Put a bottle of clean drinking water in the bag, a light non-perishable snack (cookies, apples), wet wipes. A travel toilet is also quite useful - a special sealed bag with an absorbent substance. As a last resort, large absorbent diapers are also suitable.
Step 6
What to do if you feel unwell while moving - sharp pain, dizziness, nausea. Immediately turn on the emergency gang and start to slow down. If you were driving in the right lane, try to pull over to the side of the road and stop. If at this moment you are in the extreme left lane, slowly stop, as close as possible to the dividing fence or marking, do not turn off the alarm. Open a window or door, but do not leave the car. If your condition does not improve, ask for help. Wave your hand out the window, honk your horn. Surely someone will stop and help you drive the car to a safe place and call an ambulance.
