I was asked to post this by a colleague.  A police officer mom called trying to get desk duty due to the hazards of being on the gun range and exposure to lead and the danger of wearing a bullet proof vest and the pressure it would apply to her lactating breasts.  Are these real hazards or nonsense?  My colleague's husband (former military) says there is no lead in bullets, that they are made of brass, so there would be no lead in the air on the firing range.  I haven't a clue about the vest but I'm sure they are heavy.  I can understand why the mom would not want to be on the streets but are these valid reasons for her to get a doctor's note for light duty?
Linda Anderegg, RNC, IBCLC, RLC in Chicago, working in Joliet 

Lactation Consultant
Silver Cross Hospital
1200 Maple Road
Joliet, IL 60432
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