Seat Belt Safety
Safe Use of Seat Belt During Pregnancy
Always wear a seat belt properly:
- Buckle the lap belt below your belly so that it fits snugly across your hips and pelvic bone
- Place the shoulder belt across your chest (between your breasts) and over the mid-portion of your collar bone (away from your neck)
- Never place the shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back
- Pull any slack (looseness) out of the belt
- If you are in an accident, seek medical attention right away, even if you are not injured
What Should I Know About Air Bags
- Keep 10 inches between the steering wheel and your breastbone
- Ensure airbag is turned on
- As your belly grows, tilt steering wheel, make sure it is angled toward your breastbone, not your belly or head