Is CBD safe during pregnancy?
FDA strongly advises against CBD and THC in any form during pregnancy and breastfeeding, including topicals.
What the sources say
FDA strongly advises against using CBD, THC or marijuana in any form during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, noting real risks and that products can be contaminated or mislabeled. LactMed reports CBD has been found in breast milk of mothers using cannabis products and THC can stay in milk for days to weeks. Note: hemp seed oil (Cannabis sativa seed oil) normally has little to no CBD, but labels can be unclear; check with your clinician.
Also listed as
broad-spectrum hemp extract, cannabidiol, cannabis sativa leaf extract, full-spectrum hemp extract, hemp extract, hemp-derived cbd, tetrahydrocannabinol, thc
Sources
- FDA: What You Should Know About Using Cannabis, Including CBD, When Pregnant or Breastfeeding
- NIH LactMed: Cannabidiol - Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed)
- NIH LactMed: Cannabis - Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed)
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.