Is it safe to travel by bus during pregnancy?

Question

I need to travel by bus for a family function, around 4 hours and roads are not very smooth. I am 18 weeks and otherwise okay. Did anyone travel by bus in pregnancy?

Kamla Punjabi · Answer

I took the bus to work till my 7th month. Just sit, dont stand in a moving bus, and avoid the super bumpy routes if u can. Keep water and a snack. Mid pregnancy its usually fine.

Gauri Rao · Answer

Short rides totally fine. Just hold support and avoid standing.

Janaki Boloor · Answer

Yes its safe for normal travel. Just be careful while getting on and off, hold the rails, and take an aisle seat so u can shift comfortably. Avoid rush hour crowds if possible.

Trishna Dave · Answer

Bus is fine for daily commute, no need to splurge on cabs for short trips. For long journeys near due date I'd choose train or something more comfy. Carry ur reports if travelling far.

Arpita Chauhan · Answer

I travelled by bus many times in my town, no problem. Bas seat lekar baitho, zyada bheed wali bus mat lo. Long travel ho to doctor se pooch lena.

Amoolya Sisodiya · Answer

Generally ok but it depends on ur pregnancy. Mine was high risk so my doctor advised against long bumpy journeys. Please ask ur gynac about long distance travel specifically, short city rides are usually fine.