1

30

21 months

No

That it could continue into parenthood

one month

.3g, .5g

capsules

intuitively -- as needed

None

before i became pregnant

Just reishi and cordyceps, lionmanes and chaga, for full body and mental health

None. I wish I had done so in pregnancy

Yes

Yes, we were very in sunc with one another and he was very calm

My anxiety

My anxiety

Reishi baby, calm

Yes

7

17, 18, 25

11, 10, 3

I had 3 miscarriages, and 1 abortion. My miscarriages were all following immense stress and detachment. My choice for an abortion stemmed from fear, detachment, and trying to put myself in a better position in life for my other children.

The energy boost that I get. At the end of the day I don't feel exhausted, I feel peaceful and at ease. Not something I expected.

still dosing

1g

capsules, powdered

intuitively -- as needed

I would take every couple of days as i felt i needed it

after i gave birth

I did not but I truly feel like mushrooms during my pregnancy would have been a beautiful experience.

N/a

Yes

I did not notice any changes to baby but I believe the mushrooms helped me embrace the motherhood journey on a deeper level.

Above.

The mushrooms give us what we need, not always what we want. Some days when I am hoping for a playful energy I am instead met with a lesson or something to process/work through. Releasing emotions, journaling, and having big realizations.

The shift in my mindset and energy sets a more positive tone in our home. My children feel more secure in my abilities to remain cool & collected.

Absolutely. And i have! A few of my mom friends and their husbands have started their own journeys after hearing about mine.

5

24

8

4

How safe I feel

throughout the year

.15g

capsules, powdered

intuitively -- as needed

Intuitive, but MDI is my fave

before i became pregnant

To manage anxiety and stress

Helped me feel in tune and connected to my body and baby, helped me with stress and anxiety and to drop in to my pregnancy

The stigma

She’s perfectly healthy, never sick, smart and a critical thinker.

Yes and I do

5

18,21,26,30,35

19,16,10,6,2

NA

That I can enjoy mushrooms without ‘tripping’

throughout the year

1g

teas, whole

intuitively -- as needed

NA

before i became pregnant

I wish I had the correct support and guidance to microdose during pregnancy

NA

No

NA

NA

NA

Openness, comfortable to be themselves, open communication, a sense that we are different to the norm and they are proud of that

100%

2

26

2

Yes, one was a medicinal miscarriage

That she would be totally fine, that my fears were not warranted but of course that makes sense too. Some research did show that tribal cultures used it for post partum depression and I resonate with that

two months

.2g, 1g

powdered

intuitively -- as needed

None

before i became pregnant

I did not ingest whilst pregnant

I did not take it during pregnancy

Yes

I didn’t see a change with my baby but for myself as a mother it really helped the times I was unable to connect and feeling frustrated. I chose times when we were at home and going to spend the day not doing too much and I would microdose and drink ceremonial cacao with it. I always ended up playing with her without any desire to distract myself or run off

No challenges i micro dosed so I wouldn’t have any struggle. Maybe once or twice I would want to rest as a gentle wave went by

Sometimes a wave would require me to rest or just marinate in it but I would just dose a little less.

She of course would respond to my happiness and a peaceful relationship is a happy kid

Yes to the right people of course

1

29

28

No

Clear head

throughout the year

1g

powdered

intuitively -- as needed

Daily

only my own research

after i gave birth

No

I didn't dose during pregnancy

No

N/A

N/A

None

None

Yes

4

26, 29, 31

6, 3, 1

1- my second pregnancy was a miscarriage. Us at 9 weeks was perfect. At 12 weeks baby measured 9w1d. Needed a D/C.

How much I just felt like me but a better version. I wasn’t “altered” I was centered.

throughout the year

.3g, .5g

capsules, whole

intuitively -- as needed

paul stamets - four days on, three off

after i gave birth

N/a

N/a never ingested while pregnant.

Yes

Yes. I was a better mother. I could laugh and play instead of stressing and worrying and negatively reacting to the level of noise they made.

None

None

They love when I can be more present with them and have the bandwidth to play games.

Yes.

1

22

3

No

How deep it would take me into my own journey/ healing/ history/ family/ self. How rigorous the work actually is to become a better person & parent. Rewriting inherited programming from past generations of parenting styles ("breaking generational curses") is no joke, serious business for sure. On the flip side of that coin I was surprised at being given an opportunity to sink into the beauty that gift actually is; the generational gift of parental programming we each do inherently carry. Was also pleasantly surprised at the support and education that exists in this framework adjacent to the mushroom and other psychedelics (huge thanks to Microdosingmom on insta & of course Mamadelamyco)

throughout the year

.15g, .25g

capsules, teas, whole

intuitively -- as needed

Intuitive - As needed

before i became pregnant

During my pregnancy I had to have a tooth pulled. I had been working on a root canal on this tooth in a dental office before I found out I was pregnant and had used the anesthetic that is typically used as opposed to local anesthetic which is used in the case of pregnancy. I found this out after having to get the tooth pulled since the dental office I was working with shut down during the COVID-19 lockdown and was no way I could continue the root canal work. After finding out there were separate anesthetics for pregnant and nursing people vs. non I was curious as to what the effects were. Same with Tylenol vs ibuprofen for pain relief. Didn't find enough research to support pregnant and nursing people in the difference as most of the recommendations were based out of an abundance of caution as opposed to substantial evidence of birth defects or complications in pregnancy. Later after birth I did the same with the number of medications I was prescribed for PPD, there weren't many studies that actually supported these medications being safe in a long term way or I personally found the research to be lacking in actually proving safety in pregnancy or nursing stages. Specifically with the knowledge that most of the studies the research came from were motivated likely by financial incentive to be in favor of the medications. Similar with small amounts of alcohol during pregnant and nursing stages I found research on both sides of the coin, some stating it was completely safe in small amounts and others discouraging out of an abundance of caution stating the studies of fetal alcohol syndrome being the reason to avoid the substance all together. Same with caffeine, conflicting research with some parents admitting to consuming high doses of caffeine during pregnancy and while nursing. I realized at that point, ultimately it was my decision to make on what I wanted to put in my body and my child's body via nursing and I was much more comfortable using matter that was organic as opposed to medications for mental health made in a lab that didn't help much, gave me nightmares, hive breakouts, and induced manic behavior.

I didn't as much during pregnancy than after but when I did I felt more aligned, more conscious of the process my body was going through, more interest in my well-being, reduced stress, more connected to my baby. Feeling supported by the world around me, was also able to sink deeper into my feelings. Really gain more introspection and insight into my inner world.

The legality as number one, I still struggle with digesting the unlikely potential outcome and legal ramifications. The social stigma that is attached to partaking in something that is not "the norm" and is criminalized/ typically socially frowned upon. I mentioned in a previous question *see: what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?* I had a lot of anger and short temper at first come up in my body to address before being able to really sink into the practice.

We have been complimented on her language development, her vocabulary is expansive for her age. This could be contributed to other factors as well such as attentive family care and frequent engagement but not outside of what I feel is normally expected of a healthy family. High inquisition, which is absolutely common for the age group but could be attributed to the mushroom? Undecided as I don't have comparison as a parent of one. Have had comments from outside the family "genius baby"

If it feels right, it's absolutely worth exploring. You don't know until you know.

2

34

2 1/2 and 3 weeks

No

It was very gentle and light.

throughout the year

.1g

Chocolate

intuitively -- as needed

N/a

friends/ relatives/ community member guidance, only my own research, found online resources

before i became pregnant

To connect with my baby on a soul level

A sense of inner peace, decreased anxiety in the form of worries about the pregnancy.

No

N/a

N/a

N/a

My 3 week old baby is very calm and rarely cries.

Yes very much so

3

31

8 months

1 miscarriage with my now husband 7 years ago 1 abortion with an ex boyfriend, I was in an abusive relationship at the time and he influenced me to get an abortion 1 happy healthy baby boy with my husband that was born in October of 2022. I was hoping for natural birth and ended up having to have a C-section.

How it truly saved my life with postpartum journey

three months or more

.1g

capsules

intuitively -- as needed

james fadiman - one day on, two days off

before i became pregnant

I didn’t microdose during pregnancy, tho I wish I did because I suffered from anxiety

N/A

Yes

A) I noticed a more heightened awareness. More patience with myself and my son. Less intrusive thoughts, an overall better outlook on life and motherhood. B) I didn’t notice anything different in my son. He’s generally a very happy baby

None at all to either me or baby

None

N/A

Absolutely, thank you for doing this to spread the message. If only we focused on the natural path rather than prescribing harmful medications to new moms.

3

I was 28 years old when I gave birth for the first time

He is 2

2 miscarriages, I was having a hard time conceiving and could not carry past 9 weeks for years. It was very devastating and traumatic for me to endure but I pressed on because I wanted a baby so badly.

I was surprised at how much it helped me and baby build a good bond even through crippling postpartum.

throughout the year

.1g, .15g

teas, whole, powdered

intuitively -- as needed

Na

before i became pregnant

I was curious of the outcome, I have heard that mothers who micro dose, their babies are usually highly advanced and carry to full term.

I was hardly sick, baby was super active and I had more energy and mental strength to push through a tough time.

No

He was premature but highly advanced even then. He amazed and shocked the whole hospital staff being so small (4lbs) and so active. He held his head up at only 2 days old. Passed all of his new born tests at only 4 lbs. most babies his size and gestation would be in the nicu but he spent no time there and went home 3 days after being born so small. He is now the size of a 4 year old at 2. He’s highly intelligent and advanced for his age, reached all of his milestones very early. And is super loving and affectionate, very attentive and intuitive at 2.

None

None

He is very physically and mentally advanced. He has good communication skills and is very sweet and loving to everyone around him.

I most definitely would a hundred times over

1

23

3

0

That it is safe to do during pregnancy and breastfeeding according to studies

two months

.1g, .5g, 1g

whole

intuitively -- as needed

None

after i gave birth

Na

Na

Hiding it from other people. Otherwise none

None that I'm aware of

Yes, mushrooms and cannabis have helped me to be a better parent and to deal with my triggers (parenting is unfortunately highly triggering).