BIOACTIVE
BIOACTIVE
Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D.
My Birth/ Postpartum Journey (So Far)
48 minutes Posted Oct 17, 2025 at 5:17 pm.
Introduction and Pregnancy Update
High-Risk Pregnancy and ICP
Managing ICP and Induction
Birth Experience and Recovery
Postpartum Challenges and Cannabis
Advocacy and Future Plans
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CONTENT WARNING: IF YOU HAVE STRUGGLED WITH A DIFFICULT BIRTH EXPERIENCE THIS STORY MAY NOT BE BENEFICIAL TO LISTEN TO
Dr. Riley Kirk shares her postpartum journey, discussing her high-risk pregnancy due to ICP, the challenges of early induction, and her return to cannabis use for mental well-being. She emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy, mental health, and the healing power of cannabis, while also expressing gratitude for her supportive community.
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