Driving while pregnant with twins

Cassandra-lee - posted on 01/19/2011

Thankyou for all your comments ladies, they have been very helpful.

Kate - posted on 01/16/2011

i drove up til i delivered @ 32 wks but it wasn't that easy. i had an SUV which is heavier than a car. making turns took a little more effort than before and i did have to shift my steering wheel and move my seat back too. i think you will be fine, just have to make a few changes :)

Amanda - posted on 01/14/2011

I was put on bed rest around 32 weeks. But the closer you get to 30 weeks its just uncomfortable to drive (or really to do anything - stand, sit, lie down...). I was never told I couldn't drive, I just decided to stop driving b/c I was so uncomfortable the bigger I got and the closer I got to the due date.

Natasha - posted on 01/11/2011

I drove myself to my Csection on the twins due date. Good luck!

Britta - posted on 01/10/2011

I stopped driving at 28is - basicaly cause I was put on modified bed rest and it was winter so I tried not to go out, but yes it gets hard and I only gained 35 lbs total...I was small and was still uncomforatblet driving, and I had an SUV with lots of space and comfy seats.

Tristian - posted on 01/10/2011

The only thing that stopped me from driving was the size of my belly lol, I am short so I already have the seat close the the steering wheel at about 28 weeks my belly would rub on the steering wheel. I ended up getting pre-clampisa and was put in the hospital at 30 weeks and had an emergency csection and 33.5 weeks, my girls were 2 lbs 13 oz and 4 lbs 4 oz they were in the NICU for 30 days.

Lucy - posted on 01/10/2011

I'm 5 feet tall, I gained 55lbs all in my middle. I drove until i delivered at 36 weeks :)

Rachel - posted on 01/10/2011

I drove up until my twins were born, but they were born at 32 weeks because of some medical complications.

Heather - posted on 01/10/2011

I was never told not to drive. I word platform shoes to help me reach the petals and sat as far from the steering wheel as I could. I had also been told by someone that I wouldn't be allowed to drive so I asked my OB. She told me that back before cars had air bags it wasn't recommended (for any pregnancy), but as long as our car had an airbag it was fine.

Sandra - posted on 01/10/2011

i would recommend to ask your mid wife. every pregnancy developes differently and you might still be able to drive when other could not. at around 30 weeks i stopped driving and had a collegue pick me up for work and then dropping me off home. i went early into maternity leave at 32 weeks because i was told that twins very likely come prematurely but then waited another 7 weeks for them to come along. without being able to drive i got bored so badly. anyway just make sure you ALWAYS have your mobile phone on you wherever you go......

Marrissa - posted on 01/10/2011

I drove until the day I delivered at 36wk/6days. Fortunately, I drove an Explorer which was comfortable. I think unless there is some concern for the babies or mom's health, there really is no restriction.

Jessica - posted on 01/10/2011

Unless your OB says otherwise, you should be able to drive throughout your pregnancy--just maybe not long distances.

Sally - posted on 01/09/2011

i drove my entire pregnancy whilst carrying my twins who were born at 37 weeks weighing 4lb 2 n 4ib 6 bless them xx and drove my self to the hos after my waters had broke!!! as my partner had no licence at the time!! xx

Kimberly - posted on 01/09/2011

I was still driving until 35 weeks developed pre-eclampsia and delivered @ 37 weeks. My girls weighed 6lbs.2ozs and 6lbs.5ozs

Brianna - posted on 01/08/2011

I drove up till about 32 weeks, at which point I couldn't safely get behind the wheel anymore. My belly was so big it was actually touching the steering wheel and my husband was terrified to have me drive. The doctor never actually restricted driving though, I stopped by my own choice.

Amanda - posted on 01/08/2011

I was able to drive my entire pregnancy. I was never on bed rest and was induced at 37 weeks 2 days. I did start to hurt me around 30ish weeks though. The twisting of turning the wheel just hurt my ribcage.

Maria - posted on 01/08/2011

I was never told not to drive. But I was so big that I stopped driving because being short I had trouble getting into a safe position for driving. If I was close enough to reach the pedals I was too close to the steering wheel. I delivered at 35 wks 4 days.

Kathey - posted on 01/08/2011

I drove the entire pregnancy, I had an OB appointment the morning I had my twins, but during that time is when I got a cell phone. I had my twins at around 38 weeks.

Christina - posted on 01/08/2011

I was driving up until my doctor put me on bed rest at 30 weeks. But I drove a few times after that point. It was very uncomfortbale to drive towards the end of my pregnancy. But it was very uncomfortable to do alot of things at that point.

Tiffany - posted on 01/08/2011

I drove up until my eighth month. After that time it was just uncomfortable.I delivered at 38 weeks. Best Wishes!!

Codi - posted on 01/07/2011

I drove until my girls were born at 37 weeks. I think as long as you feel safe driving and you don't have any medical conditions that would prevent you from driving then you'll be fine. Don't get fooled into all the Don'ts and limitations people will put on your just because your having twins. Stay healthy and trust your instincts. Congratulation on your babies! :)

Mary Alice - posted on 01/07/2011

There were two reasons I stopped driving when I was pregnant with my twins. The first was that I began to "see stars" when I turned around to check my blind spot and then turned back to face the road. The second was the deal breaker: I could no longer fit behind the wheel! I was probably around 30 weeks. I began my pregnancy large, though. I carried my boys until the day after my due date and then had to be induced.

Andrea - posted on 01/07/2011

It's not that you are not allowed, it's that you can't sit straight up or you won't fit between the seat back and the steering wheel. If you are on bed rest then I guess you are not allowed, but if you are healthy do what feels normal. If it doesn't feel good, don't do it. I couldn't sit after 28 weeks, while others are fine at 40w. When I bent my kids were shoved into my lungs or pressed my heart. Very uncomfortable.

Whitney - posted on 01/07/2011

my twins were born at 35 weeks 5 days and I drove to the hospital for my exam that morning before they sent me to be admitted. BUT I was taken off work at 31 weeks.

Jeanie - posted on 01/07/2011

I drove the day I went into labor at 36 weeks.

MARIA - posted on 01/07/2011

DDr never told me to not drive. At about 30 weeks I was not comfortable with my stomach reaching out past the car to drive anymore! Lol!! I told myself time to stop. Drive as long as you are comfortable! Unless Dr tells you to stop!!! Have great pregnancy!!

Jessica - posted on 01/07/2011

I had no medical complications and made it to 37 weeks and 5 days. Approximately the last two months my husband told me he didn't feel comfortable with me driving. I am only 5'2" and the last two months my belly touched the steering wheel. I couldn't turn the wheel without it pushing into my stomach. (I moved the car a couple of times so my kids could play in the driveway.) I had 13lbs of baby in my tummy ... so it was an issue. It just depends on how you feel and how big your stomach gets. Goodluck!

Vikki - posted on 01/07/2011

I drove myself to hospital when i had the first signs of labour at 33.5 weeks, i just moved the steering wheel up a bit and moved the seat back in the later stages x

Nicole - posted on 01/07/2011

I drove untill I had my twins.....at 39 weeks....never heard of that before and mine are 15yrs old now.

Laura - posted on 01/07/2011

i drove right up to the morning i went into labour. i was 39 weeks. just be careful with the seatbelt but apart from that should be fine unless told otherwise by the doc.

Laree - posted on 01/07/2011

I WORKED UP UNTIL 2 MONTHS BEFORE THE BOYS WERE BORN AND I DROVE THERE DAILY. I WENT FULL TERM.YOU MIGHT BE UNCOMFORTABLE THE LARGER YOU GET AND NOT FIT BEHIND THE WHEEL AS EASILY,BUT NO REASON TO MY KNOWLEDGE,NEVER EVEN HEARD OF IT.

Birgit - posted on 01/07/2011

Why WOULDN'T you be able to drive after 30 weeks? What's the reasoning behind that? I went on hospitalized bedrest at 26 weeks, so there was no driving for me... lol... but I can't see why you wouldn't be able to if you're well and up and running.

Carmen - posted on 01/07/2011

I drove all the way to delivery date. The big thing to remember is that although normally you want to point the steering column away from your face and more toward your belly when you are pregnant you want the airbag to deploy above your belly if you have a crash. Just drive slow. Make sure you are aware of your surroundings and don't drive in bad weather. Use your judgement. I drove to my appointment at 9am the day after christmas. My water broke in the office, I was alone at that appointment and they wheeled me over to the hospital as I called family on my cell phone. I delivered just a little while later. May family barely made it to the delivery. It all happened very quick and without drugs.

Megan - posted on 01/07/2011

I delivered my twins at thirty five weeks and was drving up until the end.

Diane - posted on 01/07/2011

Yes you can drive, you just shouldn't drive if you're in labor.

Heidi - posted on 01/07/2011

I drove up until a week before my twins came at 34 weeks. At that point I couldn't reach the gas pedals anymore, but I am really short in the legs and arms, so I'm sure that makes a difference....if you are taller, you should be fine!

Lisa - posted on 01/07/2011

I went full term with twins; induced at 39 weeks. Driving was *never* an issue! I'm pretty sure I drove to the hospital.

Granted I was big, and I did have to move the seat back and adjust the steering wheel to the 'bus driver' position, cause that belly can get big with twins. But I always managed to fit in the car & reach the steering wheel with at least an inch between my belly and the wheel.

The bigger concern with twin pregnancies is 'bed rest'. I had 'modified bed rest' which meant no work, but I was still able to drive, and do light errands - just extra easy on myself.

With twins, you want to bake your buns as long as possible for healthy babies, so take it easy. Drink lots of water, eat very well, sleep very well, and delegate everything!

Good luck!

Emma - posted on 01/07/2011

forgot to mention, it will probably depend on how big you and your babies are. mine were 6.10 and 7.4 hope this helps

Laura - posted on 01/07/2011

i had to stop driving at 30 weeks, no one told me not too, it was a case that i couldn't fit behind the steering wheel!! My twins were born by c-section at 38wks Weighing 7lb 2oz and 6lb 10.5oz

Vyckie - posted on 01/07/2011

I drove all the way up until the end. In fact I drove myself to the hospital for my scheduled c section at 37 1/2 weeks. I knew that after I had the boys I wouldn't be able to drive so I wanted to drive as much as I could.

Emma - posted on 01/07/2011

hi. i have recently had twins and i drove myself into hospital to be induced at 37+5 weeks. as long as you can reach the pedals and steering wheel you should be ok.

Tamara - posted on 01/07/2011

I drove until the day before I delivered at 37w1d. I agree with the above posters about making room for the belly and it being harder to put on your shoes.

Christine - posted on 01/07/2011

Doctor never told me I couldn't drive. I drove up until just hours before I went into labor at 37 weeks. I did have to adjust my steering wheel up and my seat back a little to accomadate the belly but other than that no problems

Edith - posted on 01/07/2011

Everybody thinks they know about twin pregnancies... there are so many "don'ts" but I found most of them to be false. I drove my entire pregnancy.

Tanya - posted on 01/07/2011

I was allowed to drive, but could barely fit behind the wheel by about 32 weeks.

Beth - posted on 01/06/2011

I drove until I had my twins (37w4d). I even drove myself to my last doctors appointment where my water broke! It was uncomfortable, though I have to say it was harder to put my shoes and socks on that it was to drive! I totally got the phrase "barefoot and pregnant" after that!!!

Michelle - posted on 01/06/2011

I drove to my doctor's appointment at 35 weeks, and they admitted me that day, so I driving up to the day I delivered the girls. However, it was a very tight squeeze into the seat, had I gone much longer I don't think there would have been enough room for me to reach the peddles with as far as I had to put the seat back in order for my belly to fit!!!!

Tshanna Ele - posted on 01/06/2011

Your PARTNER said no? I say ask someone who knows. Its different for everyone.

Katie - posted on 01/06/2011

I was put on bedrest but still had to drive to do other things. I drove myself to the hospital after I picked up our oldest from school on the other side of town. I think you should drive until either you no longer feel safe or your dr. tells you so

Cassandra-lee - posted on 01/06/2011

Tha.nks for sharing your experiences with me, now I'll show my hubby and put his mind at ease