6 weeks pregnant how long can I go in the truck

I just found out I am six weeks pregnant and this is our first child. My boyfriend drives every day but Friday night-Sunday afternoon.

We are worried that all the extra bouncing could cause complications or miscarriage. Anybody else in my shoes or have you ever been there?

I want to spend as much one on one time as possible with him before we have our precious little sweet pea. He and I are both worried it might hurt the baby.

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Mar 09, 2021
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by: Stephanie

I drive a snowplow, and tri axle dump truck. You should be fine. I am currently 10 weeks, and plan on working right up until ready to give birth lol. Ech situation is different though. Talk to your doctor if your really worried.
May 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		6 months pregnant trucker wife
by: Anonymous

i am now six months and two weeks and i ride a four ton truck every day.

i don't feel tired until night time.i have decided to hold of because having frequent bathroom visits and baby is pretty active so rest is important for me now
Feb 23, 2018
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by: Anonymous

Am I selfish for wanting fiancé to find something locally due to me being pregnant with twins. He says he has to provide and don’t want to look for anything locally because everyone says he needs OTR experience.
Jan 03, 2017
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by: Anonymous

I'm six months pregnant and work as a yard driver in a distribution center. Just got put on restriction by my doc due to complications. My job isn't being very helpful with answers.

I would suggest talking to your HR department and find out if they have policies in place for a pregnant woman also to explain your fears and worries while pregnant at work.
Sep 13, 2016
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by: Anonymous

Hi.
I'm a lorry driver in uk and also I am pregnant. I'm 11 weeks now and I'm gonna give up driving any time soon. Few months ago I had miscarriage( that was my first pregnancy) when I was 16 weeks pregnant, my water broke.

Midwife and doctor in hospital couldn't help to save a baby. But in hospital I was told that big possibility of my miscarriage was bouncy seat in my truck (up and down gravity pushed the baby out)

This time I'm not gonna put my pregnancy at any risk. Also what you have to be aware of is materials you are delivering to. Any dangerous content( lead, acid etc) should be avoided.
Jun 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pregnant driving in a quarry on bad roads. Is it OK
by: Anonymous

I drive a 40ton haul truck in a very busy quarry. Our roads are unkept. I just found out I'm pregnant. I work with all men so none of them can answer my question.

Should I be driving here? I also have air ride seats. How beneficial are they? I know its a dumb question but I dont have female friends and really know nothing about this women stuff
Jan 21, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		15 weeks and drives trucks
by: Anonymous

I'm a local driver and am now 15 weeks in my pregnancy. All I wanna do is sleep but luckily I only do 3 loads a night and I can rest in between loads.

I have to listen to my body but I have great coworkers that will help me out need be.
Sep 30, 2015
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by: Anonymous

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Jan 10, 2014
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by: M Watson

I am a truck driver and drove pregnant with my last two younger boys all the way up until just a few weeks before giving birth. Both healthy, happy and quite grown young men now.

It is basically what you think your limitations are and of course listen to your doctor. Any complications during pregnancy and I would have had to stop driving but I was lucky that I could drive as long as I did and without harm to me or my boys!
Apr 09, 2013
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by: Anonymous

Thankyou for the advice everyone. I spoke with my doctor this afternoon and she only advised short trips. Thankyou too all who replied
Apr 09, 2013
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by: Rollonmomma

I am also pregnant but i do not ride with my husband bc we already have a two year old and i have blood clotting issues so being sedentary in a truck is not good for that.

Just be careful, you are at increased risk for blood clots (DVTs/PEs) when you are pregnant, sitting in a truck all day everyday can increase your odds of developing blood clots as well! Make sure you are moving around as much as you can!

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Apr 08, 2013
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by: Anonymous

you should be fine. i was a teen mom and i didnt find out i was pregnant until I was three months. and i lived in the country on gravel roads where there were pot holes that could devour a car and i road on the bus and was even in an accident. my little girl is now 2 years old and doing good.

so you should be alright with riding in the truck. and if you get tired or whatever you could always go back to the bunk and rest. the best sleep I ever get is in my boyfriends big hooded pete :) congrats sweetheart :)
Apr 08, 2013
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by: Anonymous

You should be fine
Apr 08, 2013
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by: Anonymous

Don't you think that's a question best answered by your doctor?
Apr 08, 2013
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starstarstarstarstar 		Probably not the best idea
by: Anonymous

I understand wanting to spend as much time together as possible but I wouldn't risk it. There is a lot of bouncing in those trucks not to mention you need as much rest as possible while pregnant.

Up to you but I think if it were me I wouldn't want to risk suffering a miscarriage. Congratulations by the way!

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