Being a cannabis consumer my whole life, I knew when becoming pregnant that it would be time for me to show up in my truth on this journey.
I know that you can be a good parent and use cannabis for your mental and emotional healing while raising your kids. But when you're growing a tiny human, I also wanted to be sure it made sense to use CBD during pregnancy.
My experience may not be the same for everyone, but here's what I know about it, and my story about why I am an advocate for CBD support during pregnancy...
Cannabidiol (CBD) has become quite popular in health and wellness. And for good reason! The health benefits of CBD are quite amazing!
Unlike THC, the other most famous cannabinoid, CBD doesn’t produce the “high” you might associate with cannabis. It may, however, help ease pain, nausea, and symptoms of other health conditions!
There truly is not much solidified research out on the effects of using CBD while pregnant, the only research has been done on rats. We have no true evidence for human consumption, but I know many mamas who have utilized cannabis for easing side effects & that was my path as well.
THE FIRST TRIMESTER
The first trimester was ROUGH for me, I reluctantly tried three pharmaceuticals to help ease my nausea and headaches. Cannabis was the only thing that helped me without gnarly side effects, and It helped me feel somewhat normal.
CBD has been something I also enjoy in a ritualistic way, to help me center as well as become intentional present. Throughout my pregnancy, either before meditation, light yoga, or just sitting, I would take a dropper and focus on my breathe for ten minutes. It’s a practice I’ve taken into parenthood that helps me ground in moments of overwhelm.
THE BIGGEST RISK OF CBD & PREGNANCY
Of course, the most important thing when it comes to CBD is know the source of the product(s) you're using. Quality is key and not all CBD products measure up. This is the biggest risk with using CBD, especially during pregnancy.
Quality products will include third-party lab reports showing that the product has been tested for contaminants, like mold, pesticides, and heavy metals.
I only use Roots CBD during my pregnancy because I know the quality is unmatched. It was super important to me to make sure I knew where my CBD was coming from and that the plants are organically grown.
Personally, I prefer to combine use of tincture & edibles for the best effects, but I also believe it is all so personal, and recommend take it easy and find what works for you.
On November 4th 2021, we birthed our baby boy at home. He’s such a sweet, chill boy and I am so thankful for CBD supporting me through my pregnancy.
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Source(s):
https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/cbd-and-pregnancy
https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/is-it-safe/cbd-it oil-during-pregnancy/
https://www.verywellfamily.com/can-you-use-cbd-while-pregnant-5191728
Is It Safe to Use CBD during Pregnancy?
