You can keep driving (or being a passenger) when you’re pregnant, but on long journeys you’ll need extra stops for comfort and to stretch on long journeys. 

Here are our top tips for driving while pregnant:

1. Never travel without a seatbelt. Make sure the lap belt is secured under your bump and across your pelvis. Adjust the shoulder belt so that it goes over the top of your bump and between your breasts. Don’t put the belt across your bump.
2. It’s okay to sit in a seat fitted with a driver’s airbag while you’re pregnant, as long as you move your seat well back from the dashboard or steering wheel. Adjust the steering wheel downwards to move it further away from your bump.
3. Remember, the back seat is the safest place to travel in any car.
4. If you’re involved in any kind of car accident, even a minor knock, watch out carefully for any contractions, pain or bleeding afterwards. If you notice any of those signs, see a doctor as soon as possible. Also, let the doctor know if you are rhesus-negative, as you may need to have an injection.