Here are some tips to help prevent injury to your belly:

• Get medical attention immediately if you are injured, fall or are in an accident.
• Avoid situations where your belly is more likely to be injured, such as contact sports, rough trails, ice or roller sports, high-speed activities and steep slopes – especially later in pregnancy.
• Always wear a seatbelt with a shoulder and lap belt.
• Wear your seatbelt lap belt low across your hip bones, not across your belly.
• Keep airbags activated; they prevent more serious trauma, such as hitting the steering column.
• Modify your favorite activities to reduce risk. If you love basketball, try competitive shooting rather than a contact game; try playing tennis doubles rather than singles to reduce the strain on your joints; and try cross-country skiing rather than downhill to avoid bad falls.
• Stick with a buddy who will be cautious, respect your limits and look out for you.

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