{"id":135432,"date":"2023-09-22T14:39:42","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T12:39:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetreecbd.com\/blog\/cbd-pregnancy"},"modified":"2023-11-07T16:56:18","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T15:56:18","slug":"cbd-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetreecbd.com\/en\/blog\/cbd-pregnancy","title":{"rendered":"Can I take CBD if I’m pregnant?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In recent years, CBD (cannabidiol) has become increasingly popular due to its many <\/span>properties<\/span><\/a>. However, <\/span>questions can arise as to whether it is safe to use in certain situations such as pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It goes without saying that <\/span>caution and safety are paramount during times such as these, which brings us to the question<\/b>:<\/span> \u201ccan I take CBD if I’m pregnant?\u201d <\/b>In this article, we’ll explore several crucial factors to take into account in order to better understand the use of CBD during pregnancy and breastfeeding.<\/span><\/p>\n

CBD flowers<\/span><\/a> and their derivatives are obtained from cannabis, the same plant species as marijuana, although they don’t have the same psychotropic effects. This is because marijuana plants have large amounts of <\/span>THC <\/span><\/a>(tetrahydrocannabinol), which is the molecule responsible for their effects and the one most commonly found in their flowers. <\/span>Although marijuana can also contain CBD, the levels are usually very low.<\/b><\/p>\n

CBD flowers aren\u2019t produced from marijuana, but from hemp<\/b>, a type of cannabis that has been used for thousands of years to obtain highly beneficial fabrics, ropes, and seeds, among other things.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hemp, unlike marijuana, yields very low levels of THC, but very high levels of CBD. In fact, <\/span>since THC is a drug, there are legal limits set on the maximum amount that can be found in hemp, which is 0.2%<\/b>. That is to say hemp flowers containing more than this amount are illegal.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a consequence of this low THC and high CBD content, <\/span>CBD products don’t have psychotropic or perception altering effects<\/b> and they possess multiple properties.<\/span><\/p>\n

As more people discover them and learn how they may help relieve stress, pain, and other ailments, it’s only natural that questions arise about their safety in specific circumstances, such as during pregnancy and breastfeeding.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The possible effects of cannabis and CBD during pregnancy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

One of the crucial aspects to consider about the use of CBD during pregnancy or breastfeeding is the possible effects this compound may have on the mother and the foetus or neonate. However, <\/span>the truth is that this issue lacks research.<\/b> Despite this, the scientific community is in agreement that potential users should take into account several factors concerning CBD before deciding whether to use it at these times.<\/span><\/p>\n