Is CBD Safe During Pregnancy?

Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a naturally occurring substance found in the cannabis plant. In recent years, there has been an increase of interest in the potential therapeutic benefits of CBD for various health issues and conditions. With its growing popularity among consumers, one question that often comes up is whether it is safe to use CBD during pregnancy. Let’s take a closer look into what the research says about this topic.

A Closer Look Into the Research...

There have been limited studies on the effects of CBD on pregnant women due to ethical considerations. However, one study published in 2019 did examine how CBD affects pregnant mice and their offspring. The study found that prenatal exposure to CBD led to increased body weight, improved learning and memory performance into adulthood, and enhanced social behavior in adult mice born from pregnant mice exposed to CBD during gestation. These findings suggest that prenatal exposure to low doses of CBD may be beneficial for brain development.

Another study conducted by researchers at University College London looked at data from over 10 million pregnancies between 2006 and 2016 in England and Wales and concluded that there was no evidence that prenatal exposure to cannabis was associated with. While this study did not specifically look at CBD specifically, it does provide some reassurance regarding the safety of cannabis use during pregnancy in general.

We Need More Research into CBD Use During Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

It is important to note that more research is needed before we can draw any firm conclusions about the safety of using CBD while pregnant or breastfeeding. You can also read about our founder’s personal experience with CBD use during pregnancy and breastfeeding here. Pregnant women should always consult with their healthcare provider if they have any questions or concerns about taking any type of medication or supplement while pregnant or breastfeeding.

While there are some promising findings from studies on animals regarding potential beneficial effects from prenatal exposure to low doses of CBD, more research is needed to be done.