Car travel for a pregnant woman may be the most comfortable and viable option for short trips and especially if the pregnant woman is the co-driver. There will be a time when the pregnant woman will not be able to drive because she will not be able to reach the pedals properly by leaving a safe distance between her belly and the steering wheel. In addition, it is not recommended to drive in the last months of pregnancy.
In any case, it is recommended to stop, at the most, every two hours to be able to walk a little and go to the bathroom. However, the pregnant woman can do ankle flexion and extension exercises between stops if she is the co-driver.
On the other hand, it is recommended to avoid dangerous or bad roads.
Read the full article on: Is it safe to travel while pregnant? Is it safe to fly? ( 37).
By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Victoria Moliner BSc, MSc (embryologist) and Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 12/18/2023
