Car accidents happen. But when they happen to Moms, the timing is not completely random. More crashes happened in the second trimester of pregnancy.

You’re pregnant…….. so you’re BEING careful, avoiding the obviously “high risk” activities, such as flying and horse riding.

BUT, you’re still driving.

You zoot around town, nipping here and there in the car, as you go about your business. You know car accidents happen, but you’re a good driver. Driving is not something that is typically considered a “high risk” activity during pregnancy.

 But maybe it should be.

The odds that you’re involved in a serious car accident when you’re pregnant, go up precipitously. Canadian researchers estimate the risk of a crash is 42 % higher than normal. Ouch !

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