Are CBD products safe in pregnancy? [7TOI7xSftO4]

Are CBD products safe in pregnancy? [7TOI7xSftO4]

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From @cdcgov: CBD can be derived from hemp or from non-hemp plants. Hemp is defined as any part of the cannabis sativa plant with no more than 0.3% of THC. The FDA approved Epidiolex, a medicine that contains purified CBD from hemp, to help treat rare seizure disorders. However, other marketed products and uses of CBD may not be FDA approved. These products often make questionable health promises about CBD. Using CBD products is not risk free. The FDA has limited data on CBD safety. Please consider these possible side effects and risks before using CBD: Liver damage Interference with other drugs you are taking, which may lead to injury or serious side effects Drowsiness or sleepiness Diarrhea or changes in appetite Changes in mood, such as irritability CBD use during pregnancy is not recommended. In animals, high doses of CBD have caused negative effects on developing fetuses. We do not know if CBD is passed to a baby through breast milk. Since negative effects have been associated with CBD use, people who are breastfeeding are encouraged to avoid CBD. From @fda: Cannabis is a plant of the Cannabaceae family and contains more than 80 biologically active chemical compounds. The most commonly known compounds are THC and CBD. One type of cannabis plant is marijuana, which contains varying levels of THC, the compound that produces the “high” that is often associated with marijuana. Another type of cannabis plant is hemp. Hemp plants contain extremely low amounts of THC. CBD, which does not produce a “high,” can be derived from either marijuana or hemp. High doses of CBD in pregnant test animals have caused problems with the reproductive system of developing male fetuses. In addition, based on what we already know about CBD, we expect that some amount of CBD will be transferred to babies through breast milk. We also know that there is a potential for CBD products to be contaminated with substances that may pose a risk to the fetus or breastfed baby, including THC. We have also heard reports of CBD potentially containing other contaminants (e.g., pesticides, heavy metals, bacteria, and fungus). #cbd #pregnancy #cbdoils #cannabinoids *********************************** Welcome to my channel and be sure to hit “subscribe”!   I am a double board certified ObGyn and Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist focusing on the care of people with maternal and/or fetal complications of pregnancy. I discuss hot topics related to fertility, pregnancy and the postpartum period, and do a little myth-busting and fact-checking to keep things real! Not only am I a doc, but I was also a patient who had infertility, a high-risk twin pregnancy and preterm delivery, and NICU stay at age 43 as a first-time mom--so I GET IT! Leave requests for new topics in comments!   *********************************** Follow me on social media and elsewhere! Instagram: TikTok: Twitter: Podcast: Email: smclarkmd@gmail.com   *********************************** DISCLAIMER: This channel is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with their physician or other healthcare provider. Views expressed here do not represent the views of Dr. Clark's employer.