New moms and soon-to-be moms need to be extra careful about what they put in their bodies. If you’re a mom and have done your research, you probably know that the things you consume can influence the contents of your breast milk, and thus what your child ends up consuming. So it’s in both your and your child’s interest that you make sure you’re making healthy decisions.

While habits like smoking and drinking alcohol are more obviously important to give up, many women should also be careful with medications. Though many prescribed medications are meant to help you, they can also end up hurting your child. 

An example of this is caffeine. Though not prescribed medication, it’s technically a drug. And it’s found in one of our favorite things – coffee.

Giving up coffee, like many other things, is tough. But not only will it help ensure that your breast milk is healthy and nutritious, but it also demonstrates that even common chemicals can end up being harmful to your newborn, or soon-to-be-born, baby. 

Because of these limitations, many mothers are looking at more natural substances to replace artificial ones. This includes CBD or cannabidiol. 

CBD’s popularity has skyrocketed in recent years. It is said to have properties that can help treat pain, anxiety, depression, and even cancer. While some of CBD’s uses have more credibility than others, what most people seem to suggest is that CBD has some influence over nearly everything. 

But how true are these claims? What proof do people have?

Currently, the only FDA approved CBD-based treatment is Epidiolex, a drug used to help control seizures brought on by certain serious forms of epilepsy. But CBD is being used for much more than this. 

Many people are using CBD to treat chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. While the research into CBD’s effects on the body is mostly still in its preliminary phases, many people attest to its benefit in these areas.

Current research has revealed that our bodies produce their own kinds of cannabinoids, the chemical class that includes CBD. As such, it has its own receptors that interact with cannabinoids. These act within our bodies endocannabinoid system, or ECS, which is responsible for things like memory, cognition, inflammation, and pain. 

The ECS is essentially responsible for maintaining a lot of our bodies’ efficiency and effectiveness. As such, it makes sense that many of the claims about CBD may be true. CBD also has a lot of potential, as it is currently being researched as a possible treatment for cancer and various neurological disorders.

But as a new mother thinking about using CBD, what should you know? Here are a couple of important things to note.

CBD will not get you high

Don’t worry about CBD getting you high. This is a common misconception held by people who confuse CBD with marijuana. Though CBD has many ties to marijuana, they are not the same thing.

CBD is a chemical compound that can be found in marijuana. But unlike marijuana, CBD (1) won’t get you high and (2) is legal on the federal level. 

The actual component that gets you high is THC or tetrahydrocannabinol. THC is also found in marijuana and actually has psychoactive effects. Unlike CBD, THC is not legal.  

CBD has very few side effects

One of the qualities that make CBD preferable to many other substances is that it has very few side effects. Its side effects typically include nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, and dry mouth. 

Also, it’s very difficult to overdose on CBD. An unrealistic amount of CBD has to be consumed in an incredibly short time span to even possibly be lethal. 

CBD can improve your sex life

After nine months of being pregnant, it’s not unusual for a couple to be less intimate. Though this isn’t the case for everyone, many couples find it difficult to have sex during and after pregnancy.

According to CBD Kyro, CBD may be able to help. Because it has many uses in managing pain, depression, and anxiety, it can help in both the physical and psychological aspects of sex. CBD can also help increase desire, prevent erectile dysfunction, and reduce many of the other post menstrual symptoms that come about from constant flux of hormones.

CBD is legal, but not well regulated

Though CBD was legalized in 2018, that doesn’t mean CBD products are safe. Research has shown that CBD itself is safe for consumption, but whether or not CBD-based products are safe is entirely different.

Because CBD became legal so recently, the regulation of CBD production isn’t fully set. As of now, regulation is fairly relaxed, and there is little enforcement. 

So while CBD is safe, according to Daily CBD Mag, you should be sure to research the company you’re buying from and consider speaking to your doctor before starting. 

Since there also isn’t really a set dosage for CBD use, it’s recommended that you start off small and work your way up. There are also many products to try from, so you should consider other forms of CBD (i.e. oils, tinctures, topicals, etc.) to best treat your body. 

CBD has a lot of potential

The effects of CBD have just started being studied. But as of now, there have been numerous studies into treatments for a variety of diseases and disorders, all considering CBD. 

For example, positive results have emerged from studies into pancreatic cancer, suggesting that CBD may have a place among future treatment plans. However, these results cannot be generalized to all cancers. Others may not be influenced by CBD uptake as much. 

CBD is also being considered for use in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological treatments. While CBD is already being used by many people to combat anxiety and depression, it is also showing signs of being useful in treating schizophrenia, addiction, and PTSD. 

Some people these days prefer to purchase a variety of cannabis seeds, to grow in the comfort of their own home. This allows them to experience the different effects, flavours and aromas.

Overall, CBD may be great for improving your general health and wellness. Since it interacts with the ECS, it may influence many different parts of your body, boosting both your mind and body.

So if you’re a new mother, CBD may be able to help you deal with all kinds of postpartum symptoms. However, you should also reach out to your doctor to make sure that CBD is right for you. Your doctor can also help you figure out a CBD dosage and product that’ll be most efficient and effective. 

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Vicky Charles

Vicky is a single mother, writer and card reader.

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