Is driving car safe during pregnancy?

Question

Im 5 months along and still drive to office daily. MIL keeps saying stop kar do but i feel fine honestly. Till which month did u all keep driving?

Poonam Deshpande · Answer

My parents were very protective and didn't let me drive at all, they preferred my brother or father dropped me everywhere. If you really must drive, go very slowly on speed breakers and make sure your family knows your route.

Soumya Parmar · Answer

Yes, it is mostly safe in the early and middle months if you feel comfortable. Just wear your seatbelt properly below your bump.

Reena Annamalai · Answer

I drove my automatic car till my 8th month to go to my office. I just adjusted my seat back to keep a safe distance from the steering wheel. It worked fine for me but everyone's pregnancy is different.

Jagriti Mohanty · Answer

Keep chanting or listening to peaceful music while driving to stay calm on the roads. God will protect you and your little one, just drive carefully and don't take any stress.

Namrata Lahiri · Answer

My elders told me to avoid driving completely due to the bumpy roads in our area. But my doctor said light driving is fine in the second trimester as long as there are no complications. Do ask your gynac once before you plan long drives.

Shravani Muthukrishnan · Answer

Personally, I completely avoided driving or even sitting in the front seat because of my previous loss. The sudden braking and jerky Indian roads made me very anxious. If your doctor has advised bed rest or extra caution, please avoid it.