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Pregnant women traveling on bike
Hi doctor,. I am 22 weeks pregnant
I have scan appointment which is 18 kms far away from my home.can I travel on bike as a passenger.Is that safe to travel or not.please suggest me.
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Dr. Sujoy Dasgupta
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
15 yrs exp
Kolkata
As such travelling by bike does NOT increase the risk of miscarriage or premature delivery. But remember, as your tummy becomes bigger, you may find difficulty to maintain balance when you are sitting on the bike. therefore, please take care of it and drive safely. Avoid accident and injury.
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Dr. Nidhi Sharma
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
19 yrs exp
Chennai
Take a Cab dear or ask a friend or relative who has a car
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Otherwise arrange an auto rickshaw
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Dr. Sharathchandra Rao
Obstetrician
6 yrs exp
Udupi
Better to avoid two wheeler traveling for that long
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