target practice while pregnant

[klipscomb]

I'm 30 weeks,  my husband wants to take us shooting tomorrow.  I Don't think it's a good idea but am wondering if the loud noise would be harmful to my baby?  Suggestions please

[mgevans]

I had looked into that at the beginning of my pregnancy. The ear protection we wear is about 25-30 dB reduction and the skin only reduces 10dB...I decided against it because the baby's ear membranes are so sensitive when they are developing...

[Peytonsmama]

I was advised against it earlier in my pregnancy. I did take out 4 yr old out and shot .22 call and I could feel the baby jump with every shot. I could only imagine what anything bigger would have done.

[klipscomb]

Hmmm ya it's a shot gun. I'm going to say no. Today I was wrapping last minute gifts and the baby was responding to the sound of crinkling paper!