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I’m 30 Weeks, Can I Take a Road Trip?

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Hi, I am 30 weeks pregnant right now and i wanted to know until what time is it safe to travel? I know that the doctors urge you to stay close to home after 36 weeks but can you go for long drives (5-6 hrs) up to 36 weeks?” The concern when it comes to traveling during late pregnancy is the risk of … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 3rd Trimester, Featured Tagged With: driving, Is it safe?

When is a Car Trip Safe for a Baby?

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Q. At what age is it safe to travel in the car with my newborn? My husband lives in another state and I wanted to spend some of my leave time by him.” We recommend taking a friend or family member along with you. If you’ve had a cesarean section, your doctor will tell you not to drive for 4 to … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Baby (General) Tagged With: car safety, car seats, driving, newborns

Help, My Husband’s Been Drinking and Driving With Our Baby in The Car

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Hi. I just got into a big fight with my husband. He took our baby to his sister’s house to watch a football game and came back smelling like beer. I’m furious that he drank and drove with our baby in the car. He says it was just a couple of beers and he was fine to drive. How can I convince him that … [Read more…]

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