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Driving while pregnant

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SouthDerbyshireMamma · 22/04/2014 17:41

Does anyone else find driving really uncomfortable whilst pregnant? I don't seem to be able to get the seat belt in a comfortable position no matter how hard I try Angry

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sauvignonblacks · 22/04/2014 17:47

Hate it! To long a journey and my pgp really kicks in

SouthDerbyshireMamma · 22/04/2014 17:58

Have you found anything to ease the pain?

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hubbahubster · 22/04/2014 17:59

I'm 34 weeks. Will be taking my test in two weeks' time. I've been having 3-4 hour lessons. ARGH.

thereisnoeleventeen · 22/04/2014 18:36

These are good, I used one when I drove a lot when I was pg with DC1. You can adjust the seat belt so that it sits over your lap rather than your bump but your seat belt still works in a crash.

mojo1981 · 22/04/2014 18:47

yep, i got one of those and its a god send, doesnt stop you hitting your self in the belly when doing tight corners though lol

BEEwitched · 22/04/2014 20:22

Even at my booking my midwife told me very sternly to always keep my belt under my bump - not so easy at almost 35 weeks!

I'm still ok in my own car but my husband's Focus is a nightmare, the belt is just in an impossible position no matter what I do.

theborrower · 22/04/2014 20:28

I'm a pretty new driver (passed my test at 4 weeks!) and I'm nearly 30 now. I'm doing ok but it's starting to get uncomfy - I get my DH to do long trips. The belt isn't so bad, but the waist band on my trousers is. My main problem is that I'm short, so I need to put the seat close to the wheel to reach the pedals comfortably - and my tummy is getting a bit too close. I doubt I'll still be driving in a month. But we'll see!

SouthDerbyshireMamma · 22/04/2014 21:04

That could have almost been written by me. I passed 6 weeks ago, a few weeks before my 30th. Never had any problems whilst learning but struggling now at 27 weeks.

My other half practically lies down to drive so I have to move the seat close to the wheel too theborrower Getting in or out the car with a bump must make for good viewing lol

Those bump belt adjusters looks great thereisnoeleventeen thank you for that. I'm going to give them a whirl Smile

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