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<blockquote data-quote="misterc01" data-source="post: 1738682" data-attributes="member: 109160"><p>Sound - Add suppressor (probably get it in time for the next baby). Your baby will start responding to sound as early as 16 weeks into pregnancy and at 24 weeks, the baby's cochlea is completely developed. Studies have shown that continuous loud noise may be harmful to a fetus. In women that were exposed to continuous loud noise at 80dB daily for 8 hours—a normal work shift—babies were born with hearing loss, decreased birth weight and even suffered a risk of early birth. A gunshot is 140dB. Repeated exposure for long periods can damage a baby's hearing. However, as long as you feel your baby can tolerate a little range time, you and baby should be fine. Some doctors advise to avoid shooting during the third trimester of your pregnancy. If you want to be extra cautious, shoot .22 Long Rifle or use a suppressor You can always dry fire at home or use a laser-training <a href="https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/category/range-gear/targets.do?utm_source=CTD_Blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shooting-pregnant-shouldnt-i" target="_blank"><u>target</u></a></p><p></p><p>Recoil - lighten it. Remember the great state of California's warnings about exposure to lead and pregnancy. Most doctors, though, will give you the go-ahead to shoot. Just take precautions and you should be safe:</p><p>Use lead-free ammunition</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Shoot at an outdoor range</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Wearing a face mask</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Don't handle lead ammunition</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Do not clean the guns after (Let someone else do it.)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Wash your arms, face, and hands well with cold water right after shooting and always before touching your face.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Wear shooting gloves</li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="misterc01, post: 1738682, member: 109160"] Sound - Add suppressor (probably get it in time for the next baby). Your baby will start responding to sound as early as 16 weeks into pregnancy and at 24 weeks, the baby’s cochlea is completely developed. Studies have shown that continuous loud noise may be harmful to a fetus. In women that were exposed to continuous loud noise at 80dB daily for 8 hours—a normal work shift—babies were born with hearing loss, decreased birth weight and even suffered a risk of early birth. A gunshot is 140dB. Repeated exposure for long periods can damage a baby’s hearing. However, as long as you feel your baby can tolerate a little range time, you and baby should be fine. Some doctors advise to avoid shooting during the third trimester of your pregnancy. If you want to be extra cautious, shoot .22 Long Rifle or use a suppressor You can always dry fire at home or use a laser-training [URL='https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/category/range-gear/targets.do?utm_source=CTD_Blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shooting-pregnant-shouldnt-i'][U]target[/U][/URL] Recoil - lighten it. Remember the great state of California's warnings about exposure to lead and pregnancy. Most doctors, though, will give you the go-ahead to shoot. Just take precautions and you should be safe: Use lead-free ammunition [LIST] [*]Shoot at an outdoor range [*]Wearing a face mask [*]Don’t handle lead ammunition [*]Do not clean the guns after (Let someone else do it.) [*]Wash your arms, face, and hands well with cold water right after shooting and always before touching your face. [*]Wear shooting gloves [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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