I drive to office daily and its about 40 min one way. Now in 2nd trimester and my husband is saying stop, but the roads here arent that bad. Did u all continue driving?
I drove myself to work till my 8th month and honestly had no issues. Just avoid long distances and rough roads, and keep a bottle of water and some snacks handy in the car.
Personally, I avoided driving completely, especially in the first trimester, because of the unexpected potholes and sudden brakes on our roads. If you absolutely have to drive, please go very slowly and be extremely careful.
Amma always told me to avoid driving in the late months due to the bumpy roads. But my doctor said light driving is totally fine as long as I am comfortable and the seatbelt is placed safely below the bump.
I know how important it is to keep your independence, but please be very careful. Driving in heavy traffic used to give me so much anxiety and fatigue. Just listen to your body and take a cab if you feel tired or dizzy.
Yes, it is generally safe to drive in a normal pregnancy. Just make sure your seat is adjusted so your belly is not too close to the steering wheel, and wear the lap belt under your bump, not across it.
