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Can A Ride In Big Bumpy Truck During Pregnancy?

Hello ..I am 5 weeks and two days pregnant..my husband drives a big truck for a living (he s a logger) and I ride with him..the truck is very bouncy and when you hit pot holes it hits pretty hard..what I need to know is am I safe riding with him will the baby be ok..I hold my stomache when we hit the bumps .dont know if that helps..I hope it s safe ..
posted on Wed, 30 Apr 2014
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Hello,
In your state, it is not safe to risk your pregnancy with such a rugged journey. Even though you may hold your tummy, you cannot avoid the vibration transmitted to the uterus and this can lead to disturbance. The safest mode of travel in pregnancy is by train. So, I would ask you not to travel. Especially in early pregnancy, as much rest as possible is needed to settle the pregnancy; some amount of travel may be permitted during the mid-trimester. Hope your query has been answered. Wish you good health.
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Can A Ride In Big Bumpy Truck During Pregnancy?

Hello, In your state, it is not safe to risk your pregnancy with such a rugged journey. Even though you may hold your tummy, you cannot avoid the vibration transmitted to the uterus and this can lead to disturbance. The safest mode of travel in pregnancy is by train. So, I would ask you not to travel. Especially in early pregnancy, as much rest as possible is needed to settle the pregnancy; some amount of travel may be permitted during the mid-trimester. Hope your query has been answered. Wish you good health.