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NoDoctor's answer:
In the late stages of pregnancy, physiological changes in the pregnant woman are significant, and her ability to adapt to the environment is reduced. Prolonged travel can cause numerous inconveniences for the pregnant woman. Long car rides can cause nausea, vomiting, and a reduced appetite due to the smell of gasoline in the car. Prolonged bumps can lead to poor rest, lack of sleep, and irritability. Fatigue also affects appetite. Long car rides reduce the return flow of venous blood in the lower limbs, which can cause or worsen swelling in the lower limbs, making movement more difficult. In crowded vehicles, the protruding abdomen of late pregnancy makes it easy to be squeezed or jostled, potentially leading to miscarriage or premature birth. The air in the car is often dirty, with a high presence of various pathogens, increasing the risk of infection for the pregnant woman. If a miscarriage or premature birth occurs during the ride, it could pose a life-threatening danger to both the mother and the fetus. Therefore, pregnant women should avoid prolonged car rides in the late stages of pregnancy.