{"id":165,"date":"2020-01-11T17:47:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-11T17:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dallaschiropractor.com\/blog\/?p=165"},"modified":"2023-04-10T19:58:21","modified_gmt":"2023-04-10T19:58:21","slug":"how-to-handle-a-car-accident-during-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dallaschiropractor.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/11\/how-to-handle-a-car-accident-during-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Handle a Car Accident During Pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dallaschiropractor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_148454466__1581702376_85987-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"pregnant woman driving\" class=\"wp-image-166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dallaschiropractor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_148454466__1581702376_85987-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dallaschiropractor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_148454466__1581702376_85987-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dallaschiropractor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_148454466__1581702376_85987.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re driving home from the store, where you just purchased\nsome adorable baby items for the nursery you\u2019ve been putting together. You take\nyour eyes off the road for only a split second to see your round belly ripple\nas the baby inside you kicks excitedly. But then, you don\u2019t see the car in front\nof you slam on their breaks until it\u2019s too late to avoid a fender bender.\nLuckily, you weren\u2019t traveling too fast, but you\u2019re still a little shaken up.\nWhat should you do next? How does your pregnancy affect what you do? Should you\ncall your car accident doctor in Dallas? Here are some things you should do to\nhave the best possible outcome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assess the Situation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the moments after the accident, you need to review what\njust happened. Did you hurt your head or break any bones? Did you sustain any\nphysical blow to your abdomen? If so, you should stop and call 911 or visit the\nemergency room as soon as possible. You or your baby could be injured and need\nimmediate medical attention. Other concerning symptoms to watch for are\ncontractions, severe abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, and a change in position\nor a lack of movement in the baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you seem completely uninjured, your unborn child\ncould suffer trauma from the accident. For example, an abrupt impact during a\ncrash could cause the placenta to detach from the uterine wall, which stops the\nflow of blood to the baby. If you are unsure whether your abdomen was impacted,\nit is better to err on the side of caution and make sure your child is still\nsafe. At minimum, you may want EMTs to check you both out and schedule an\nappointment with your obstetrician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow Car Accident Procedures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are able, collect the other driver\u2019s information,\ncall the police, and give your own insurance company a call to get the claims\nprocess started. However, depending on the situation, you may not be able to\nget this before leaving the scene of the accident (e.g., you\u2019re being taken to\nthe hospital). At least, try to get pictures of their information and license\nplates for your records. The police should also have this information in their\nreport of the accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call Your Chiropractor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve established that you and your baby have not\nsuffered serious injury in the days following the accident, you should\nseriously consider visiting your chiropractor in Dallas. Even if you don\u2019t\ninitially feel neck or back pain, these symptoms can come up later on. It\u2019s a\ngood idea to get chiropractic treatment so that you can be in better shape\npreparing for your little one\u2019s arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, you need to do what\u2019s best for you and your baby\nif you are in a car accident. By following these tips, you can make sure that\nyou both come out as safely as possible and look forward to bringing your precious\nbaby into the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Z is certified by the National Board of Chiropractic\nExaminers and takes continuing education courses to keep his skills up-to-date\nwith many chiropractic treatment methods. One of his areas of interest is the\ntreatment and recovery of those who have experienced an accident or injury. If\nyou have questions about what to do after an accident, you can contact Dr. Z at\nAlignRight Injury &amp; Rehab.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019re driving home from the store, where you just purchased some adorable baby items for the nursery you\u2019ve been putting together. You take your eyes off the road for only a split second to see your round belly ripple as the baby inside you kicks excitedly. 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