This seatbelt comprises a cushion with a means to attach it to the automobile's seatbelt. It is characterised in that the cushion has a middle opening and one opening at each front corner, as well as two straps attached to the back corners of the cushion, with fasteners at the other end. These straps can be passed through the front openings or the middle one. This seatbelt protects the user's abdomen in case of a collision or crash with another vehicle, and it can be worn whether the user is wearing a skirt or dress or trousers.

A method and system for controlling airbag deployment in a vehicle. The method may include the steps of receiving an input that a driver of the vehicle is pregnant, and changing an airbag deployment setting to account for a space reduction between the driver and an interior panel portion of the vehicle. In one implementation, the interior panel portion of the vehicle is a steering wheel.