Health Tip: Wear Your Seat Belt During Pregnancy

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(HealthDay News) -- As a mom-to-be who is driving a car or a passenger, you're buckling up for two.

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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists offers these suggestions about using a safety belt during pregnancy:

• Always use both the shoulder and lap portions of the belt.
• Fasten the lap belt beneath your stomach -- never across.
• Fasten the belt so that there is a snug fit across your body.
• Never slip the shoulder belt under your arm; always make sure it is placed across your chest and fits between your breasts.
• Let the top part of the shoulder belt rest across your shoulder, but don't let it rub against your neck.

-- Diana Kohnle