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DO PREGNANT WOMEN REALLY NEED A SPECIAL SEAT BELT?
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In a word, YES. More than 170,000 pregnant women are involved in car accidents every year, resulting in thousands of lost pregnancies or injuries to the baby. Some of the injuries can cause pregnancy complications which can be life-threatening to the mom-to-be. You see, the existing seat belt system was not designed or tested to protect women who are driving while pregnant; in fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the current seat belt system exposes an inherent risk for injury, or even death, to an unborn baby.
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This is because the standard seat belt is designed to secure an occupant in the car seat by engaging the hip bones. However, beginning at the start of the second trimester, your unborn baby moves above and in front of your hip bones—directly beneath the seat belt. When engaged by an accident, or even a sudden stop, the belt compresses with extreme speed and force, violently displacing and even crushing your unborn baby.
- This maternity seat belt adjuster positions the seat belt away from your tummy by securing the lap belt at the upper leg, ensuring safety while reducing the discomfort caused by the belt pressing against your belly.
- Unlike other products, the maternity belt has no raised hooks. When someone else sits in the seat, you do not have to use it or remove it.
- Install it within seconds by fixing the seatbelt adjuster around the bottom of the seat, and doesn't take extra time to unstrap and re-strap.
- This bump belt adjuster also suitable for anyone having had abdominal or stomach surgery, cesarean section, medical ports or procedures to the midsection. It can effectively reduce discomfort and pain.
- If you are switching seats/cars a lot, (like from driver to passenger, or own 2 cars or more) we recommend buying 2, so you don't have to move it.
