
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - A pregnant woman who wears a seat belt greatly reduces the risk that her baby will die or be seriously hurt in a vehicle crash, according to the University of Michigan researcher's study that debunks the notion that seat belts are harmful to the fetus.
"Seat belts absolutely protect the fetus - and not wearing a belt is a big problem," Dr. Mark Pearlman, who led the study, said.
Pearlman offered some tips on the proper way for pregnant women to wear seat belts.
He said the lap strap should be placed under the belly as much as possible, across the hips. The shoulder strap should be placed between the breasts and to the side of the belly.
Seat belts straps should not go directly across the stomach and should be below the belly button as low they can comfortably go. And the seat belt should be snug, not loose.
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