Written by: Dr Abdul Shafiz
Quick answer: The US Food and Drug Administration advises avoiding CBD, THC and cannabis in any form during pregnancy and breastfeeding. CBD is not an established safe treatment for pregnancy-related symptoms.
Why caution is necessary
Research has not established CBD's safety for a developing baby or breastfed infant. CBD products may also contain THC or contaminants. A “natural,” “hemp-derived” or “THC-free” label does not establish pregnancy safety.
What should you do?
Discuss nausea, anxiety, sleep problems or pain with your maternity-care professional rather than self-treating with cannabinoid products. If you have already used a product, tell your clinician what it contained and when you used it so they can assess your circumstances.
Does this include prescription medicines?
If you take a prescribed cannabinoid medicine, contact the prescriber promptly for an individual treatment review. Do not change prescribed treatment on the basis of this article alone.
Source and scope
FDA: Cannabis, including CBD, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This is general safety information, not individual medical advice or a statement of Indian regulatory approval.
