# My Birth/ Postpartum Journey (So Far)

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Podcast: [BIOACTIVE](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bioactive-6545085)
Published: 2025-10-17T17:17:00+00:00
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## Resource

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. 00:00 Introduction and Pregnancy Update 5:00 High-Risk Pregnancy and ICP 8:00 Managing ICP and Induction 15:00 Birth Experience and Recovery 30:00 Postpartum Challenges and Cannabis 40:27 Advocacy and Future Plans Want Exclusive Content and ad-free episodes? Join the Bioactive Patreon community for as little as $1/month to ask guests your burning questions, access exclusive content, and connect with Dr. Kirk one-on-one.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.Patreon.com/Cannabichem⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more expert insights into cannabis science, plant biology, and more! Thank you to the sponsors of this episode, including Botanicare: Quality-minded growers choose Botanicare. From CalMag to CocoGro, their line supports healthy roots, heavy flowers, and serious results. Feed your plants with purpose, choose Botanicare. https://www.botanicare.com/ Keep up with Dr. Riley Kirk: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bioactivepodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@cannabichem⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/cannabichem⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.appliedpharmacognosy.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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