SEAT BELTS FOR MOMS
 

BUCKLE UP FOR YOUR BABY Seat-belt use during pregnancy ought to be a given. But it’s not. Recent studies suggest that pregnant women aren’t sure whether or how to wear them. In fact, one study found that 20 percent of women fail to wear seat belts during pregnancy because they’re afraid the tight fit will hurt their babies. “There is no better way to protect the fetus than to protect yourself,” says Tim Hurd, a spokesperson for National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in Washington, D.C. So, always wear your belt. The lap portion should be worn as low on your hips as possible. (Belts worn too high on the stomach can cause injury in a crash.) Position the upper part between your breasts, and pull out any slack.