Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy - Chevrolet 1997 Express Van Owner's Manual

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and
The belt should go back out of the way.
the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below
Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the
the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.
Way. If
YOU
Slam the door on it,
YOU
can damage both the
The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the
belt and your vehicle. mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it's more
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant
women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be
seriously injured if they don't wear safety belts.
likely that the fetus won't be hurt in a crash. For
pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making
safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
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