Potcast 155: Tolerance Breaks and Cannabis Use During Pregnancy
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Amanda, we may have left you with more questions than answers on Potcast 155, but I feel confident we’ve dropped the breadcrumbs to navigate the right path for you.
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Cannabis Pharmacologist, Dr. Linda Klumpers, joins Jo to discuss tolerance breaks, cannabis use during pregnancy, postpartum depression, and tools to help you responsibly personalize your cannabis experience. We also explore cultural differences around cannabis and pregnancy and the importance of communication in creating a plan that works for you. The theme of this potcast might be pregnancy, but it’s really for anyone questioning their cannabis consumption.
‘After the Show’ Notes
Linda Klumpers has a Ph.D. in cannabis pharmacology and has spent her career studying cannabinoids, the endocannabinoid system and their effects on humans. Linda is co-founder of Verdient Science specializing in cannabinoid science and research. She’s also the creator of Cannify, an online educational tool for making cannabis science approachable and useful for the individual consumer. Linda has 14-years of clinical research in cannabis and she’s co-authored ten peer-reviewed publications in the field of cannabinoids. Linda splits her time and research studies between her current home in Colorado, and where she was born and raised in the Netherlands.
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The “cannabis and pregnancy” discussion is a smokey shade of gray.
So I want to leave you with this reminder. You are the authority of your own health and well-being. Set yourself up for success by doing the homework and talking it out with your partner or person. You get clear on what feels like the best plan for you first.
We are all precious snowflakes and you know your body best. Make time to understand the nuances of your relationship with cannabis. When you’re feeling good about it, bring your doctor into the discussion.
Like Dr. Callie suggested to us in Potcast 149, find relevant peer-reviewed journals and take them to your doctor and ask questions about the studies. Ask your doc what the research is suggesting with the data - you know, speak their language.
And don’t be afraid to ask all of your questions. Be curious and open to hearing what your doctor has to say. And also be open to finding a new doctor if you feel judged or uncomfortable.
Both of the resources linked below will help you better understand your current consumption habits.
And how cannabis works with your body. Dr. Klumpers and her team are continuously researching cannabis and cannabis products and they share those scientific insights with you at cannify.us.
Cannify is an online educational tool for making cannabis science approachable and useful for you as the consumer. Cannify is a one-stop-shop for cannabis research. Do your homework there and easily save relevant information to review with your doctor or medical professional. And take the basic Cannify quiz linked below to personalize your cannabis experience.
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Dr. Melanie Bone is a board-certified Ob-Gyn with 30 years of personal experience in women’s health care. She started a medical cannabis practice in 2016, treating women, men, and children. Dr. Bone has a unique background as a cancer survivor, a mother of five children, a public speaker, and a women’s health care advocate.
The mission at the AC Clinics is to deliver patient-centered, integrative cannabinoid care to every patient looking for a personalized approach to addressing their health and healing.
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