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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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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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