In the second and third trimester, it is desirable not to drive because of a stomach you will be uncomfortable to drive. Travel as a passenger. Fold the back of the front seat back, place a pillow or folded rear roller towel and sit back.
When the role of the driver can not be avoided, move the seat back and, if possible, tilt steering wheel down. So you will avoid excessive pressure on the steering stomach. It is desirable to have a car airbag.
Always wear your seat belt, the upper sling is placed between the breasts, and the bottom - under the belly. Do not fix it across the abdomen, as this can cause unpleasant consequences of shock or impact. And adjust the seat height so that you feel comfortable.
You can not be in the same position for a long time, you may experience pain in the feet and ankles, swelling. Please stop, you walk, visit the toilet. Sit down, pull the leg forward and move your foot in different directions, so you develop a calf muscle. Move your gently. And in the end simply move the toes.
Before you travel, check whether the battery is charged to your mobile phone. If the failure occurs on the road car, you can call the service center staff member. In an accident, regardless of whether you have received an injury or not, call an ambulance. This is especially important if you went into labor, were pain, bleeding. You may need an injection Rh immunoglobulin.
Bring warm clothes, flashlight and something to eat, the water. If you vomit, reinforce food that contains starch: a dry biscuit, crackers. Open the window, turn on soothing music. Remove the thick plastic bag, towel and napkins. And at the approach of a new attack, drink water and eat caramel without sugar.
Motion sickness tablets are contraindicated for pregnant women, so buy in advance special treatment cuff. Nausea can help and lemon, sliced. Put in a first aid kit, rehydration powders that will help get rid of intestinal disorders.
Do not spend the night on the road. At this time of day it is desirable to stay in a hotel, and if you want to make a reservation.