02-13-2018, 10:37 AM
Can Marijuana Treat Postpartum Depression?
Its a disorder that impacts many women. Can marijuana treat postpartum depression?
<time class="post-date updated" datetime="2018-02-13" itemprop="datePublished">February 13, 2018</time>
Burgess Powell
Can marijuana treat Postpartum Depression? This sadness, anxiety and sleeplessness that can follow childbirth affect many new mothers. Traditionally, healthcare providers prescribe antidepressants and psychotherapy. However, many are questioning the efficacy and safety of these treatments. Many new parents are asking, can marijuana treat postpartum depression? And what are the benefits and potential risks of cannabis treatment?
What is Postpartum Depression (PPD)?
The symptoms of PPD include depression, irritability, inability to sleep and mood swings. Though its unclear what causes PPD, most attribute it to fluctuating hormone levels, especially estrogen and progesterone, and parental anxiety.
Classified as a major depressive disorder, PPD affects a minimum of 15% of mothers according to a study in the US National Library of Medicine. In real life, this figure is a lot higher. Many mothers feel guilty about experiencing PPD and do not report their symptoms....
https://hightimes.com/women/marijuana-po...epression/