For most pregnant women, especially those in the second and third trimester of pregnancy, they often choose to go out in a vehicle driven by their family members due to inconvenient mobility and family worries. However, issues such as odor pollution and exhaust pollution from new cars still require their attention.
1. New car odor If you just bought a new car, you should pay attention to the odor inside the car, especially the economy car. Due to cost reasons, a large number of decorations made of plastic, artificial leather and other materials are used in the car, and the smell produced is intolerable to most people. Not to mention a pregnant woman with a baby. Therefore, pregnant women should try not to ride in the vehicle they just bought.
2. Exhaust gas pollution. Car exhaust pollution is a \”killer\” for expectant mothers, especially old cars. If you feel that there is obvious \”choking\” exhaust fumes in the car, don\’t take this car again. In addition, even for vehicles with good emission indicators, the engine must be turned off when sitting in the car for a long time to avoid exhaust gas accumulation.
3. Air circulation. Car windows should be opened at regular intervals to maintain convection with the air outside the car. However, if you are waiting in line or encounter a vehicle emitting black smoke, you need to temporarily close the windows to prevent harmful gases from entering.
4. Smoking is prohibited in the car. For expectant fathers who smoke, there is only a sense of grievance waiting for the arrival of the baby. It is best to quit smoking completely. Get in the car.
5. Temperature inside the car Although your car can protect you from the wind and rain outside, expectant mothers who are in poor health still need to pay attention to temperature changes. Whether you turn on the air conditioner or heater, you must pay attention to maintaining the appropriate temperature setting to avoid discomfort due to the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the car after getting in and out of the car.
6. Safe riding Pregnant women’s vehicles must be driven by experienced and stable drivers. Seat belts are still the best way to protect pregnant women, but they must be used correctly. The seat surface should be adjusted to a state where the front is high and the back is low, and the backrest should be tilted slightly backward so that the pregnant woman will not slip when braking.
7. Comfortable riding To prevent cycling fatigue, pregnant women can put on a pair of soft slippers to relax when getting on the bus, or put on soft foot pads to take off their shoes. Also, pack some comfortable cushions for your back. Playing some soft music can not only relieve fatigue, but also serve as material for prenatal education.
8. Exercise appropriately. Pregnant women should not stay in the car for too long to avoid long-term vibration of the fetus and edema of the lower limbs of the expectant mother, which may affect future delivery. Therefore, you need to get out of your car and move around every once in a while to maintain better blood circulation.