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Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way.
If you slam
the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
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.
A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt and the lap portion should
be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy.
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The best way
to protect the fetus is
to protect the mother. When a safety
belt is worn properly, it's more 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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