Can prego's shoot

[Expendable Nate]

Now I know this isn't the right spot and that there is a ladies section on here but my wife won't join and she only shoots pistol.

We have both done research on the possible damage that could be done to a unborn infants hearing. Most articles have said it's ok but some say other wise. What do you think? I know it depends on the stage of development aNd for the sake of this thread we are talking third trimester so his ears are near fully developed. Is there a risk?

 

[TDC]

Outdoors I would say go for it, indoors you might want to wait until after birth.

TDC

 

[Reeferman]

I think I would be just as worried if not more about lead.

 

[Canadian_Caesar]

I would be more concerned about lead exposure. But hearing damage raises interesting concerns as well. This is a good question for your Obstetrician.

 

[Expendable Nate]

^^ we have thought about the issue of lead

 

[Expendable Nate]

We go back in a couple weeks for an appointment and that is definitely a topic that will be brought up. I just wanted to see if any one had any knowledge on the subject

I would be more concerned about lead exposure. But hearing damage raises interesting concerns as well. This is a good question for your Obstetrician.

 

[mt666tm]

I doubt lead would be a real issue. We all experience far worse contamination from chemicals and car exhaust on a daily basis.

Definitely potential for hearing damage though... and even if not, it's a loud and un-natural sound that could startle the child in the womb, in a negative way? That I dunno... but seems to be common sense to wait until after birth.

Unless you're outdoors shooting subsonic 22's or something, that seems harmless

 

[airtruck63chev]

take your kid shooting after you can put earmuffs on him/her , why take the chance.

 

[*MALICE*]

Most sources that tell you not to shoot while pregnant are basing it on a 'just in case' mindset. This includes doctors. Driving a car while pregnant carries far more risk to child/mother than shooting does.

I know many children whom attended the range before being born and whose mothers shot while pregnant (my wife/daughter included), all can hear just fine and are happy and healthy.

My doctor and my wife's OBGYN, when asked, stated there wasn't any real credible evidence that it was harmful.

Having said that, I don't know that climbing behind a .50BMG or standing next to a howitzer is the best idea.


At the end of the day, though, it's you/your wife's decision to make. And if the woman has a history of miscarriages............maybe a comfy chair for the next 9 months is a better idea.




--Is it safe to shoot while pregnant?
--As long as you don't aim for the stomach

 

[VancouverSkiBum]

Why take the chance? Just wait.

 

[Cifyra]

Hope that answers your question

 

[*MALICE*]

Man, that dude looks great for being pregnant!!!! I would never have been able to tell.




I guess that settles it; If you're going to shoot while pregnant, only perform cool water balloon silencer tricks.

 

[Expendable Nate]

LOL the black shirt is very slimming

 

[gnmontey]

Why risk it?

M

 

[Expendable Nate]

Why risk what? I /we haven't risked anything I'm asking if there is a risk

 

[*MALICE*]

I'm genuinely curious, not trying to be confrontational.


To the people who say "why risk it", "better safe than sorry", "just wait the 9 months":

Do you believe the same thing about pregnant woman driving?

 

[Shooter1of38]

That guy's water broke

 

[mildcustom2]

Don't do it, speaking from experience and please don't ask why as its a sensitive subject. It's not just hearing you have to worry about.

 

[*MALICE*]

Don't do it, speaking from experience and please don't ask why as its a sensitive subject. It's not just hearing you have to worry about.

I don't mean to be insensitive, and I'm not suggesting you should give details if it is a sensitive subject.


But, 'Don't do it, but I'm not going to give you any reason why, just trust me' is somewhat vague a reason and not terribly educational.


My condolences, regardless.

 

[mildcustom2]

I don't mean to be insensitive, and I'm not suggesting you should give details if it is a sensitive subject.


But, 'Don't do it, but I'm not going to give you any reason why, just trust me' is somewhat vague a reason and not terribly educational.


My condolences, regardless.

The complications that can arise from shooting while your misses is pregnant go much further than just hearing. Think what those sound vibrations do to a fetus in a woman womb submerged in fluid. Think what this can do to brain development. Also the chemical discharge from a round going off combined with the lead is extremely hazardous to the fetus and its development. Whatever environmental conditions your women experiences the fetus experiences. Whatever chemicals your woman's body takes in the fetus also takes in. All these can have a very negative impact on fetus development.

I found out these things the hard way and this is going much further into it than I'd like too but if it helps prevent one person from having to go through what me and my misses went through than its worth bringing it up.

9 months is not too long to wait for the health of your child and the development of your child for the future.