Travel by bus

[Angellove2024]

Hi, I am hesitant to travel by bus

in pregnancy. Is it safe to go by city bus?

Most women do. Yes. It's safe.

What exactly are you concerned might happen?

A bus is like a big car. Of course it’s safe

Yes. I went to all my hospital antenatal appointments by bus.

Eh? Why would it not? I travelled by bus and train every working day of my pregnancy.

Why not? Some folks still need to get to work 😂

Really?!

Why the hesitation?

Can’t tell if this is serious?

Many women wouldn't be able to get to their appointments if they didn't use the bus.
What are you worried about?
Try and sit in the priority seats. If they are already taken then ask people in the other seats if they can give up their seat if you need to sit down - most people who can stand are happy to.
Get one of those "Baby on Board" badges which basically advertises you need a seat.

Are you worried because you obviously don't wear a seat belt so it's not the same protection as a car? It's still very safe. The likelihood of a bus crashing is quite low I'm sure.

Oh seriously?

why would it not be safe in pregnancy? Can you imagine the NHS issuing “stay off the bus” guidelines?!

Only if it's not one of those buses where they make you eat soft cheese and shellfish. Otherwise you'll be safe.

A lot of sarcastic responses here. It's safe, but if you have bad morning sickness you may not feel comfortable.

Struggling to understand if this is real tbh.

Yes, it is perfectly safe to travel on public transport when pregnant. If it’s too crowded to get a seat you can wait for the next bus, or ask for a priority seat.

Many, many people travel on public transport when pregnant and then with their newborns and children.