BIOACTIVE

What Happens When A Stoner Scientist Gets Pregnant... My Journey So Far


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In this episode, Riley Kirk shares her personal journey through pregnancy, focusing on her experiences with cannabis use, tapering down her consumption, and the emotional and physical changes she faced.

She discusses the importance of mental health during this time, the role of her supportive partner, and the diagnosis of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP). The conversation also touches on the gender reveal process and the complexities of navigating a high-risk pregnancy. In this conversation, Riley Kirk shares her personal journey with Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP), a rare liver condition that can occur during pregnancy. She discusses the emotional and physical challenges she faced, the medical treatments available, and the lifestyle changes she made to manage her symptoms.

Riley emphasizes the importance of mental health support and community during this difficult time, and reflects on her experiences as a pregnant woman in the cannabis community. She also expresses gratitude for the support she received from friends and family, and looks forward to continuing the conversation about women's health and pregnancy in future episodes.

THE MAIN TAKEAWAY OF THIS EPISODE IS TO BE YOUR OWN ADVOCATE DURING PREGNANCY. PHYSICIANS KNOW A LOT BUT YOU ARE THE EXPERT ON YOUR OWN BODY.

(THERE'S ALSO A SECRET SEED GIVEAWAY IF YOU CLICK THE PATREON LINK)


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Pregnancy Journey and Cannabis Use

03:11 Discovering Pregnancy and Initial Reactions

05:55 Tapering Down Cannabis Consumption

08:48 Methods of Consumption and Personal Preferences

12:01 Managing Migraines and Mental Health During Pregnancy

15:11 The Role of Supportive Partners

18:00 Gender Reveal and Early Testing

20:51 High-Risk Pregnancy and ICP Diagnosis

27:14 Understanding Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP)

30:00 The Emotional Toll of High-Risk Pregnancy

33:07 Treatment Options and Medical Anomalies

35:53 Lifestyle Changes and Natural Remedies

40:09 Mental Health and Support During Pregnancy

44:01 Reflections on Pregnancy and Community Support

49:00 Looking Ahead: Future Topics and Conversations


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