The seat belt should not be worn across the stomach. [Photo/ babyseater.com]
Health experts say the safest way to wear a seat belt during expectancy is putting it on below the stomach, commonly known as the hip or lap belt. It’s apparent that women ought to be careful while putting on that car belt lest they harm their unborn babies.How it should be wornThe seat belt should not be worn across the stomach. It should be way below the stomach on the thighs and the one that holds the upper part of the body should be worn above the stomach at the shoulder level. It should be above the stomach running through the breasts.If you do not wear it according to these guidelines and you unfortunately jerk forward while driving, you are likely to hurt the unborn baby and yourself if the stomach hits the steering wheel.In a worse situation, it can cause internal bleeding and lead to the death of your unborn baby or yourself.Though seat belts cause a certain degree of discomfort, wearing one is for your own good as there is no traffic law that prohibits expecting mothers from wearing seat belts. Wearing the seat belt across the stomach can cause pressure and discomfort to the unborn child.