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They Say: Airbags Safe for Preggos
Getting into a car accident when you’re pregnant is terrifying – trust me, been there, done that, had to anxiety attack on the way to the hospital. But here’s a bit of good news to keep you breathing in and out (hey, practice your Lamaze!) after an accident:
A new report says airbags are not going to hurt your baby in your belly.
Published in the new issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the study was performed in Washington State, focusing on women in the front seat during a car crash.
With more than thirty thousand women involved in car crashes annually, the researchers wanted to see if the airbag was a risk women should be willing to take (because some cars allow you to turn them off). Turns out they literally saw no increased risk when women were in a crash where the airbag deployed.
The researchers cite past studies that found car crashes are one of the leading causes of death for pregnant women and their fetuses, coupled with evidence that airbags have been proven to reduce fatalities. In the end, they say, use the airbag – it won’t just save your life, it will save your baby’s as well.
Were you in an accident while pregnant? Did the airbag deploy?
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Isabel Russell commented on May 01 10 at 1:16 pmsometimes i also have anxiety attacks and when it happens, i just breathe slowly and deeply to help me relax.”*:
Brandon Scott commented on May 06 10 at 12:22 pmRelaxation techniques and meditation can help a lot during Anxiety Attacks. ‘:”
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