"If I'm in labor, can I drive myself to the hospital?"

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DRIVE YOURSELF TO THE HOSPITAL?!

Imagine you're driving down the freeway with your gorgeous brand-new baby, who's all tucked nicely into her carseat. Would you really like to be sharing the road with a laboring woman who is in a panic, trying to get to the hospital as fast as possible, all the while needing to get through contractions any way she can?

Can I drive myself to the hospital while I
Can I drive myself to the hospital while I

So the answer to the question "Can I drive myself to the hospital while I'm in labor" is a big no. It's just not safe - for you, your baby, or anyone else on the road.

>> Preparing for emergency birth

If you don't have a neighbor or friend who can take you in a pinch, call for an ambulance. The EMTs or paramedics can also deliver the baby if needed - which is pretty darn tough to do on your own while zooming down the freeway toward the nearest emergency room. (You know how it is… those pesky foot pedals always get in the way when you're trying to push.)


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