Long Road Trip..Bumpy Roads.. Risk to bubs??

[Jakabella]

Morning,

I am heading off on a weeks holiday tomorrow but we are driving (to Vall Beach - near Coffs Harbour) and the last time we went the roads were SHOCKING and bumpy - we were however in an OLD VW with zero suspension -all tho this time we are traveling in our new beetle so thats better.

My question is - will bumpy roads and an 8 hr drive for 2 days do any harm to bubs??
I am planning on sitting on a few pillows to act as shock absorbers - anything else that ppl would recomend??

Cheers
Kate

[~Raven~]

I don't think the bumps will cause harm to bubs bit might make you a bit sore if they are too rough.
I've done a long road trips in an EK holden at 32 weeks when PG with Caleb and this PG at 16 weeks so I fully understand your apprehension about lack of suspension!

The pillow might help but I think regular breaks to stretch out would be better. Lucky the petrol tanks are reasonably small

[Jakabella]

Thanks Raven,
I was freaking out as I have read all the things about if you want to bring on labour go for a drive on a bumpy road and all that - certainly didnt want to bring on labour at 22 weeks!!
Ill make myself a little cocoon and I will certainly be stopping for a million wee breaks anyhow!!
Thanks for the advice!
Kate

[~Raven~]

I think that in terms of bringing on labour that it needs to be going to happen and the cervix soft and all that. Like DTD too

[Indadhanu]

KG don't worry too much, it's going to end up being uncomfy for you, but bub is safe in there Oh,a and it takes a whole lot more to bring on bub than a bumpy car ride (believe me, I've been trying!!!!!!!! )

[Jakabella]

Thanks Raven & Leasha!
That makes sense! DER!! You can really only brong it on if bubs is ready!
Leasha - only 6 days to go! WOO HOO!!