Many pregnant women like to drive to work and to work by themselves because they can be active and not disturb others. However, during pregnancy, while riding a motorbike, you need to take care to ensure the safety of you and your baby. Why is that? Let aFamilyToday Health explore this problem in the following article.
Many women wonder if it is okay to ride a motorcycle during pregnancy? The answer is yes but you need to be more careful because pregnant women driving during this time may face many risks such as:
During pregnancy, hormones in the body will change, leading to symptoms of pregnancy such as morning sickness , fatigue ... These symptoms can make pregnant women feel uncomfortable while driving. Therefore, this can easily lead to traffic accidents. In fact, some women are not allowed to drive a car during this period to avoid affecting the fetus.
Pregnant women riding a motorbike are easy to lose balance and fall due to their large belly and slower response than usual.
Parking a motorcycle is also a hard activity for pregnant women as most motorcycles are very heavy.
Usually, riding a motorbike during the first trimester is less risky than in the later stages of pregnancy. In the last trimester, the pregnant woman's body is often heavy, less flexible, so it is easy to collide. These light impacts can also irritate the pregnancy, cause lower abdominal contractions, and lead to preterm birth . Besides, if you have a history of miscarriage , miscarriage , or have the same complications as premature detachment, placenta striker ... you should limit motorbike riding. If you have any doubts about riding a motorbike while pregnant, it's best to see your doctor for specific advice. Also, when riding a motorcycle, you need to be careful and should follow the rules of safe driving.
According to experts, for the average person, operating a motorcycle is more dangerous than riding a bike and a car. For pregnant women, this risk will be greatly increased due to the big belly of the pregnant woman and difficulty balancing. So for the time being, it's best to limit your motorcycling. However, if you still want to drive on your own, take note of the following:
Always wear a helmet whether you drive or sit in the back of someone else's vehicle.
Wear comfortable, flat soles instead of high heels.
Avoid riding motorbikes during rush hour and prone to traffic jams.
Choose familiar short routes, avoid long and strange routes.
If you ride a motorbike at night, wear a glow-colored jacket for easy visibility from afar.
During the rainy season, roads are often very slippery. Therefore, avoid riding a motorbike in the rain or immediately after the rain as water can cover the potholes making it difficult to detect.
Adjust your vehicle's mirrors to match your vision for the best possible vehicle control.
Memorize the wellness centers on the route you take in case of an emergency.
Drive slowly, avoid accelerating and passing other vehicles even if you have a lot of driving experience. In addition, pay attention to keep calm, manipulate stably to ensure the fetus is not fluctuated and swayed strongly.
Always carry a bottle of water and your phone is fully charged.
Choose comfortable clothes, suitable for the weather, fully equipped with coats, masks, sunglasses ... to avoid the impact of heat and dust.
In addition, you should also maintain and check your car regularly to avoid damage in the middle of the road.
During pregnancy, riding a motorbike on your own may not be good for you and your baby. Sudden, bumpy road bumps can lead to preterm birth and other pregnancy complications . There are a few things you can try to avoid driving yourself:
If you go to work, you can ask colleagues, friends, and relatives to go along the same route.
You can take a taxi or motorbike taxi by using cheap ride-hailing apps like Grab, GoViet.
You can also try public transportation, such as buses.
If possible, you can choose suitable working and return times to avoid peak traffic jams.
You can also do it from home if the company allows it.
Use applications on your phone to assist when you want to order food such as Lozi, Vietnammm.Com, Now.Vn, AhaMove, ChonMon
Do not hesitate to ask for help from family members or friends when you need to go to the market or go to the hospital for prenatal care.
Riding a motorbike during pregnancy is not a problem if you choose favorable roads and avoid rush hour travel. Currently, the traffic situation in big cities is increasingly complicated, the traffic volume is increasing, many cars are fast and careless. So if you intend to ride a motorbike on your own during this time, you need to be very cautious.
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