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.
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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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