Seatbelts are just as important for pregnant moms as everyone else—but make sure you’re wearing it right. More in week 21.
Seatbelts are just as important for pregnant moms as everyone else—but make sure you’re wearing it right. More in week 21.
As your belly expands, you have probably had to make some adjustments in your clothing. But what about your seatbelt? If you’ve opted to skip wearing your seatbelt because you are afraid you are going to hurt your baby, think again. The belt cannot hurt your baby, and if you are in an accident without one on you have a much higher chance of being injured, and your baby does too. As long as you keep the lap belt low on your hip bone below your belly with the shoulder strap in its normal position, you are fully protecting yourself and your little one!
Read more about week 21.
Reviewed by Dr. Jen Lincoln, April 2020
This is one of the only memories I was actually able to keep up with during my 2nd pregnancy! With my 1st, I kept a pregnancy journal of sorts with things that were happening, doctor’s notes from each appointment, belly pictures each week, nursery updates… With #2, #1 was in full-blown toddler mode, so belly pictures were my only documented memory. I’m glad I made myself continue that tradition!
It’s so true, the 2nd (and 3rd and 4th….) kids start having way less documentation even from before they are born! Thank goodness for smartphones these days 🙂