When to stop driving during pregnancy?

Question

I'm 37 weeks and my grandpa keeps asking when am i going to stop driving. i know precautions like have belt under not over belly and sift as far back possible from the steering wheel/air bags. when should i get a chauffeur ?

Answer 1

There is no actual time when you should stop.  If your comfortable continue driving - as long as your not right on top of the steering wheel you should be fine... i would probably drive less when it comes to the last week just to be safe... you dont want to start contractions while your driving.  And definately get someone to drive you to hospital when your in labor- dont drive yourself- but you probably already knew that lol

Congrats and Good luck  

Answer 2

I was never told that I had to stop driving while I was preggers.. I drove the whole time up until I took off for maternity leave. I think that is fine. Ask your doctor if you have concerns but I truly think it is just fine to continue driving.. good luck and congrats

Answer 3

After you have the baby and aren't allowed to drive for about 4 weeks

Other than that you are fine

Answer 4

im not sure. you can drive your whole pregnancy

Answer 5

when you go into labor

Answer 6

im 40w1d and still drive, i plan on going shopping tomorrow

Answer 7

um, to be honest, i drove all the way up to the day i gave birth with all 3 of my kids.

Answer 8

unless it becomes physically hard for you to drive, you can still drive! wtf i drove all through my pregnancy no problem. even if you get a chauffeur, you still have your seat belt on and as long as its on correctly you are fine.  

Answer 9

i stopped when i couldnt reach the wheel. just make sure the belt is under your belly.

Answer 10

all of the friends and family members that i know drove all through there pregnancies.  they never stoped driving.

Answer 11

I didn't know there was a point when you are supposed to stop driving...

Answer 12

I don't think you have to quit driving until you go into labor. They frown on driving yourself to the hospital, as the contractions might be a distraction :)  Other than that though I can't see why you should have to get a chauffeur. I was driving around town on the morning before my son was born.

Answer 13

I drove all the way up to the day i gave birth.

Answer 14

I drove all through both my pregnancies, unless I was too pukey to drive. From what I understand you aren't meant to drive after a c-section for 4-6 weeks. Unless your body is making it hard for you to turn a corner or maneuver the car properly I see no reason why not to drive. Tell your grandpa to stop worrying. =)