You are listening to the pregnancy podcast with Vanessa Martin.

Hello, thank you for tuning into the pregnancy podcast. In today's episode, we're answering the

question, do pregnancy seatbelt adjusters improve safety?

Pregnancy-specific seatbelt adjusters are marketed as safer alternatives to a traditional

seatbelt, and makers have compelling claims that they reduce risks to both you and your baby.

In this episode, we will examine the evidence on car crashes

during pregnancy, the proven benefits of seatbelt use, and the real world challenges of

proper seatbelt positioning during pregnancy. You will learn what major safety organizations

recommend, how these aftermarket products work

and whether their safety claims hold up under scrutiny. You can find the full article and all of

the resources for this episode at Pregnancypodcast.com slash seatbelt.

In today's episode, we will dig through a lot of marketing claims and determine whether they are supported by evidence.

There is no end to the things that get marketed to you when you're pregnant.

In fact, today's episode actually came from my listener who's getting

bombarded with ads for this product on Instagram. As a podcast host that also advertises to you,

it's important for you to know that I am very particular about the sponsors of this podcast.

When you hear a host read ad, I am only sharing products that go

through a very careful vetting process that I truly recommend and that live up to marketing claims.

I turn down advertisers all the time to ensure that I am upholding a high standard. You can always see products that I

recommend and discount codes at Pregnancypodcast.com slash resources. Your support of the

brands that help power this show makes it possible for me to continue providing free evidence-based

episodes for you. And if you don't like the ads, I get it. If you would rather listen ad-free,

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