Like all drivers or passengers, pregnant women must wear a seat belt, unless their Doctor certifies that they are medically exempt - there is not automatic exemption. Wearing one may not be comfortable, but it improves safety for mother and the unborn baby. The lap strap should go across the hips, fitting comfortably under the bump, while the diagonal strap should be placed between the breasts and around the bump. A lap-and-diagonal seat belt is preferable to a lap-only belt; however, wearing a lap-only belt is better than wearing no belt at all.
In cars fitted with airbags, the front seat (whether the driver's or front passenger's) should be pushed back as far as is practical.
