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QUESTION:
Breastfeeding and Lead poisoning on shooting range,
03 May 2006, New Mexico USA I am a narcotics detective in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA and am looking for information related to breastfeeding and firearms training. I am due in June 2006 and am on "desk duty" until I have the baby. When I return to work, I have been told that I might not be able to train with my firearm due to risk of lead poisoning to the baby, as I will be breastfeeding. What sort of information do you have on this subject? It would be much appreciated. Sincerely, Det. F. Simmons |
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ANSWER: 20 Jul 2006 Dear Ferris, I'm sorry for the late reply. It is true that people can get an elevated blood lead level in indoor range. However, breastfeeding is still the best way to feed your baby as the lead content in the milk is only up to 5% of the mother's lead level. It is also better to prevent and minimize the exposure of the mother to the source of lead. Therefore, it is better for you to stay away from the shooting range because the air in the shooting range contains a high level of lead. I believe you are aware that the primer of a bullet is made of lead styphnate and gun shot residue usually may contain lead. I put some links below on lead in shooting range and breastfeeding. If you are worried about your lead level, you can check your blood lead level with your physician. www.lead.org.au/fs/shootingranges.pdf (lead in shooting range) www.lead.org.au/lanv6n2/update002.html (breastfeeding and lead) www.utexas.edu/safety/ehs/msds/lead.html (lead in shooting range, route of exposure) I hope this information can help you. Should you require further information, feel free to contact us. Regards, Erik Wibowo (Research Assistant of Global Lead Advice and Support Service) |
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