I know it may sound like a weird question but, I am 34 weeks pregnant and I was wondering if you were supposed to stop driving at a certain time.
2006-10-09 17:11:02 · 20 answers · asked by angee W 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
i drove right until i gave birth. if you cant reach the pedals cause the seat is so far back to fit your tummy, then you shoudl stop, otherwise i have never heard of a time to stop!
2006-10-09 17:12:52 · answer #1 · answered by bangbanks72 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can We Drive During Pregnancy
2016-12-17 15:49:22 · answer #2 · answered by ditchfield 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of anyone stopping driving during pregnancy. I know that I was told by my doctor not to ride on my husband's motorcycle after my 4th month, but I've heard of women riding up until they gave birth.
Unless you can't reach the pedals, or you are extremely uncomfortable wearing a seatbelt, I don't see any reason to stop driving. To be safe, ask your OB.
2006-10-09 17:36:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I drove until I could no long fit behind the wheel and reach the pedals 32 weeks... Considering I am only 5'2" tall it was a miracle I could reach the pedals that long...
As long as you can reach the pedals and are having no problem (black outs, dizzy spells, etc.) that could make driving dangerous you can drive up to delivery Although you should not attempt to drive yourself to the hospital while in labor.. After delivery take a week or so off driving as it can be uncomfortable stretching and such...
2006-10-09 17:18:10 · answer #4 · answered by Diane (PFLAG) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no particular time to stop driving, but you should not drive yourself to the hospital while in labour. It can be very distracting and very dangerous.
I was 5 months pregnant when I went for my licence I had to fight to be able to do the test but there is nothing stopping you.
If you have heath risks that could put yourself, your baby and other drivers at risk then you shouldn't drive but your smart enough to know if your unfit to drive.
2006-10-09 17:31:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never quit driving during pregnancy. No reason to.
2006-10-09 17:14:25 · answer #6 · answered by Julie M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i drove all the way up to the day i was giving birth. i never even thought of not driving, and i don't see how it would affect your pregnancy. but if your tummy is extremely large and it becomes too uncomfortable in the seat, i would suggest against it because it might make you more prone to get into an accident.
2006-10-09 17:47:03 · answer #7 · answered by dream 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I drove all the way until the time I went into labor. Driving wasn't a problem at all and I think that as long as your stomach doesn't make it unsafe for you to drive then you can go ahead.
2006-10-09 17:23:41 · answer #8 · answered by I smile because of them ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I drove myself to the doctor the day my baby was born. I had a high risk pregnancy but they never told me I couldn't drive if I needed to.
2006-10-09 17:12:53 · answer #9 · answered by Joanne B 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is not a rule.If you are comfortable and can handle it,why stop?With my first baby for my last appointment which was at 40 weeks i couldn't drive,i was swollen and too around.I couldn't reach.And i got a ticket for not having my seat belt on.
2006-10-09 17:23:57 · answer #10 · answered by avavu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋