Safety precautions in first trimester

[maraya]

I am currently on a 4WD trip around Australia, and we are travelling on corrugated roads in the outback, that result in the car shaking quite intensely at times. Its kind of like being on a vibration machine.

I was wondering if anyone knows how dangerous this is in the first (or any) trimester? I know that horseriding is dangerous, is this of the same nature?

Your help would be greatly appreciated as if it is not recommended, we will change our plans.

Many thanks

Maraya Rodostianos

[Tan2705]

I don't have an answer for you sorry! But with my last pregnancy, before we knew I was UTD, my DP and I would go 4WDing every weekend and my BBs would ache so much from the bouncing around inside his truck along the dirt tracks OUCHY - safe travels =D

[MantaRay]

Congratulations hun. I am not sure if it's true about horse-riding, but TBH I don't think 4WDing will do any harm. The most important thing is to take care of yourself - rest as much as you need to, and eat a healthy, balanced diet. Do you know about the foods to avoid during pregnancy?

I wish you a H&H pregnancy, and enjoy the trip. It sounds fantastic!