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Can a 30 min bumpy car ride for a pregnant woman be bad? as in would it possibly cause the onset of labor due to bumpiness?

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Premature labour: Extremely unlikely that a bumpy car ride could precipitate premature labour.

Dr Grieco and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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