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As we discover more about marijuana’s overwhelming health benefits, many are asking: is it safe to use CBD products while pregnant? Mary J is a proven remedy for many of pregnancy’s difficulties, from depression to pain management. But can marijuana negatively affect a baby’s development?
The Endocannabinoid System
This naturally-occurring network of proteins and receptors maintains homeostasis within the human body. Named after the cannabinoids found in marijuana that lead to its discovery, the endocannabinoid system regulates everything from mood to pain management.
These receptors have evolved to respond to the cannabinoids found in the human body and in weed. This means that marijuana is an effective tool for regulating one’s mood, inflammation in the body and more.
Marijuana’s ability to affect the endocannabinoid system also poses a potential risk. This biological network also plays a crucial role in a fetus’ development. Specifically, it creates neurons and builds brain pathways in the neonatal brain. Another cannabinoid threatens to compliment this already complex process.
The Dangers of THC while pregnant
Certain cannabinoids risk disrupting a fetus’ brain development through interference in the endocannabinoid system.
THC, a psychoactive chemical compound found in weed, is one of them. Studies show that THC can interrupt the formation of neuronal networks and result in nervous system-related birth defects.
The use of THC while pregnant can also negatively impact a baby’s birth rate. Healthcare providers advise against using THC while pregnant due to these risks.
What does CBD do?
THC may have negative impacts on a baby’s birth but CBD functions differently from THC. This