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pregnant and long car trip?

im 5 months pregnant and im moving interstate next week which involves about a 24 hour solid car trip (not including stops for breaks) im not driving, but we wont be stopping overnight, we are just driving straight through with short meal breaks. so does anyone have any suggestions on how to stay comfortable for the trip as im quite large already and have been getting a very sore back too.

any suggestions greatly accepted, im dreading the drive!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Congratulation Mam.

    Not that i've been pregnant but from observing my aunties through the years when pregnant and long car rides, they have stocked up on comfy pillows, there are some pregnancy pillows u can buy in big stores like Wallmart n all that help support u while traveling and if possible u could lay on the back seat for a rest. Wear something comfy & if u can sleep in the back, lay the chair back and rest up.

    Oh and some girlie girl advice lol so u dnt get bored.. take along some good magazines and snack food cos im sure ur gonna need it hehe.

    All the best with ur pregnancy and house moving.

  • 1 decade ago

    If ur going in a car, maybe you can sit in the back and stretch out your legs on all 3 seats so ur legs don't swell. Water tends to pool in the legs during long drives. But if you have small kids who need the back seats, just bring a couple of pillows to rest on in the front seat. If you have a van, then ur lucky...everyone stays happy.

    Anyhow, have a safe trip and best of luck. The 24 hr drive may not be the best but just remember, eventually you'll reach ur destination and then you can rest. Make sure you drink lots of fluids to flush out any swelling, sleep well and put ur feet up for the day...until its time to unpack!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    bring some pillows to put behind your lower back. I hear that does wonders. Also.. make sure they know that they will HAVE to stop for you to pee regularily, you don't want to add to the discomfort. oh and freeze some bottled water so that you have some nice cold water, and some ice if you are uncomfortable.

  • 1 decade ago

    Bring a Pillow. lol

    During Gas breaks get out and walk around a bit..

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  • 1 decade ago

    Your going to need to take LOTS of breaks for you to stretch out your legs, you dont want to risk getting blood clots due to inactivity.

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