Are or were you comfortable when driving while pregnant? Do you question the safety of driving while pregnant? I’ve been pregnant three times. (Well, technically six, but three […]
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Missing Stage in Child Passenger Safety — Pregnancy
“The major role that motor vehicle injuries have on reported traumatic fetal injury deaths was shown and a significant new challenge for child passenger safety advocates is indicated.” […]
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Is Wearing The Seat Belt Really Safe For Pregnant Women?
The question every mom-to-be asks herself when pulling that strap across her body in the car… “Is the seat belt really safe for pregnant women?” She may even […]
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Pregnancy Car Safety: Why Some Say No and Why You Should Anyway
We have been in the child passenger safety world for a long time. So we get it why some experts would not consider Tummy Shield a prenatal must-have […]
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Driving in Pregnancy: What’s Being Done
Many universities have been studying driving in pregnancy over the years. Ever wonder why? As a parent-to-be you know once that baby is born, you can’t drive anywhere […]
Injuries Caused to Pregnant Women in Car Crashes
Not surprisingly, pregnant women take great measures to make sure they take care of their unborn child. Some women become almost obsessive about eating right, exercising, getting proper sleep and avoiding harsh environments such as a smoking area. Yet they still climb into the car and drive, an activity that puts them and their unborn baby at the greatest risk for fatal injuries. […]
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Who Should Warn about the Dangers of Women Driving While Pregnant?
“When it comes to fetal mortality, the danger of getting in a car may be similar to that of smoking or drinking.” In our research regarding the danger of women driving while pregnant, we came across this article in The Atlantic CityLab titled, Should Pregnant Women Be Warned About the Health Risks of Driving? The quote above came from that article. […]
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Pregnancy and Seat Belt Danger
The existing seat belt system was never designed or tested to provide optimum safety for a pregnant mom, making pregnancy and seat belt danger an unfortunate combination. Yes, […]
History of Seat Belts: Effective for Men and Women?
The primary reason why it is safer to drive today than in 1960 is because of seat belts. It is true; seat belts reduced the number of lives that are lost each year in a car accident. Yet, the impact of seat belts did not happen overnight. […]
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Tummy Shield Wins Another Award
The already award-winning Tummy Shield receives a fourth award, a distinguished National Parenting Center Seal of Approval. “We’re proud that the Tummy Shield is being recognized by an […]
