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I am currently taking a 9 hour drive during my second trimester. i have been taking a break every 3 and a half hours. could the vibration from the car distance harm baby?

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

No harm from the: vibration. However, long car or airplane rides, increase venous stasis the legs. This can raise the risk of deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolus. Talk to your doctor regarding preventative strategies, walking every two hours, and low dose aspirin.

Answered 6/5/2020

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A member asked:

I am currently taking a 9 hour drive during my second trimester. i have been taking a break every 3 and a half hours. could the vibration from the car distance harm baby?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

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