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Is a 14 hour Road Trip safe ?

This weekend I'm planning a 14 hour road trip to Mexico I'm 17 weeks do you guys reccomend this road trip is it safe for me and my baby to be sitting for such a long time ?
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OK I feel much better for the advicw all my family is judging and their saying if something happens to my baby its on me :( =\
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Snacks lol not snakes
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I did a 17 hour day in the car as Saturday I'm 18 weeks you should be fine lots of fluids and snakes!
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I am 19&1 and just drove 14 1/2 hours yesterday just make sure you stop to Pee and stretch often and stay hydrated
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Thank you very much. I'm going on the bus I just hope its a safe trip I'll call my doctor just to check
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I went on a 13 hour trip at 30 something weeks. Stop as much as you need to, drink plenty of water and move around in the car as much as you can. As long as you're not having any complications,  I think you should be fine. Never hurts to double check with your doctor. Safe travels!
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As long as you are making stops and can get out to use he bathroom and stretch your fine.
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