I want to start this article by saying you should do research and consult your doctor before using any post-pregnancy cannabis. Especially if you’re breastfeeding, usually doctors recommend staying away from caffeine and alcohol when breastfeeding so I imagine weed is in that camp. But for all the formula mums these are some of the best strains to get you through that difficult post-baby period. A lot of new mums suffer from nausea, depression, exhaustion, and a variety of other physical and mental issues. To be fair, you just pushed a literal human being out of your body. It’s time to be kind to yourself, you’re doing an awesome job.
This strain is a great all-rounder that is both calming and relaxing. This strain is perfect for new mothers because it is very high CBD and very low THC. The CBD level usually sits at 5% or higher while the THC is often below 1%. This means you can relax while still maintaining your ability to focus. For new mothers who need to be on the alert in case their baby wakes up, this is a great option. It will simply reduce stress and anxiety without having a cerebral effect. Charlotte’s Angel CBD was created by combining Dutch Charlotte and Red Angel. The scent is floral and herbal with just a hint of diesel. She can only be grown indoors and has a flowering time of 63 – 84 days.
Where I can for this list I will be finding CBD versions of strains. Even though I’m sure many mothers will have a person co-parenting with them they likely won’t want to get completely mangled with a brand new creature in the house. Harlequin comes very highly recommended, and many new mothers say they have used this version to deal with postpartum. Postpartum depression isn’t one of the nicest topics to discuss but it affects 1 in every 7 women which is crazy high. It can be extremely damaging to a new mother to have to just deal with this, even with medication, and some mothers swear by self-medicating with weed. Harlequin CBD has all of the calming, relaxing and soothing effects of normal Harlequin. However, it does have a CBD level of 5% or higher and a THC level of around 6.5%. It has a lot of medicinal properties and is often recommended to those suffering from fibromyalgia, insomnia, MS, PTSD, pain, stress, anxiety or arthritis. This means it can be very helpful for the post-birth mental and physical issues as well as trouble getting to sleep. She has a flowering time of 56 – 63 days and can be grown indoors, outdoors or in a greenhouse.
This is the strain for when you don’t need to be responsible for the baby. Maybe a co-parent or grandparent has taken them for the day and you can finally just relax for a minute. To squeeze as much r&r as possible into a short time you may need a little help. Holy Grail Kush is a calming, relaxing and soothing strain with a soft full body chill that can lead to a touch of couch lock. This strain is also a multi-award winning strain and took 1st place Hybrid at the High Times Cannabis Cup in 2011 and 2nd for Indoor Hydro at Spannabis in 2012. The buds are large and dense and smell strongly of classic Kush. It is very easy to grow and is ideal for just lying back on the couch and enjoying some peace and quiet. She has a flowering time of 63 days and can be grown indoors or outdoors.
This is the strain for those days where there is just a lot to get done. She provides long-lasting cerebral energy that will help exhausted new mums get back up on their feet. Having a new baby in the house is exhausting. It doesn’t sleep, it’s always hungry, always pooping, always needs something and on a day where you don’t have to deal with baby, you probably have to deal with other things. So if you have a day where the small person is being looked after elsewhere this strain is perfect. With this hit of energy, you can do housework, run errands, sort out bills, anything you want. The THC is around 25% so watch out for your smoke limit. She also has a medium CBD level of 1 – 5%. Not only does this strain provide energy but it is perfect for pain and swelling, something your body still might be experiencing a lot of. She has a flowering time of 65 – 70 days and can be grown indoors or outdoors. Blue Dream was created by combining Blueberry, Super Silver Haze, Mexican, Thai and Afghani.
The final strain is the cure-all, the ultimate medicinal strain. She is a multi-award winner who can provide relief to most of the symptoms women experience post-pregnancy. It is effective against nausea, muscle spasms, inflammation, pain, stress and anxiety. The THC content is extremely low so it won’t mess up your consciousness or stop you from being on the ball. However, it will relieve some of the trauma your body is still going through/recovering from. The CBD to THC ratio is 1:1 which both sitting at around 6%. This can be used as a day or a night strain because basically it just makes you feel better. Whether you need to clean up the nursery or just want to have a relaxing bath. This strain produces impressive yields and is an award winner. She took 3rd Prize at the Sativa Cup HTCC 2008 and the CBD Flowers Prize (grown by Elemental Seeds) HTCC 2013. Cannatonic was created by crossing New York City Diesel and Reina Madre. She is a balanced Indica/Sativa cross and is perfect for novice growers and smokers. Her growing period is around 9 – 10 weeks and she can be grown indoors, outdoors or in a greenhouse.
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