About the MOTM

Age:
25
Location:
Arizona
Mother of:
one
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
1
how old were you when you gave birth?
22
what are your childrens' ages?
3
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
No
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
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)

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.15g, .25g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, teas, whole
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Intuitive - As needed
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
First introduction was recreational then recognized benefits in smaller doses and started dosing psychedelics in micros. *Disclaimer* I did experience hospitalization and episode of psychosis after this decision- 4 years before pregnancy. Rehabilitated in the months afterwards and made a choice to walk very intentionally with these medicines thereafter knowing the risks and their affects first hand. 6 years later am still on a path I am happy and content with. I do feel that my mental health has benefited with the decision to continue my journey with psychedelics; especially after giving birth and experiencing PPD after taking the pharmaceutical route which offered minimal relief. Making the choice to use the substances that were involved in my hospitalization and episode has helped me heal and work through the trauma associated with that experience.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
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.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
See previous answer- in summary: I experienced severe post partum depression and at the time I didn't have access to psilocybin and decided to seek treatment the traditional and clinical route via talk therapy and psychiatric care with no major resolve. Later on I found access to psilocybin and started microdosing again and seeking community. Eventually got completely off of the psychiatric medications and started going to a counseling center that is informed of psychedelics and integration work and started seeing drastic improvement in a matter of 6 months with all those combined: Microdosing, Continuing Education surrounding this topic, Community, & Integrative work with support via Counseling.
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
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.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I actually had a lot of anger come up when I first started working with the mushroom again after taking psychiatric medications for a little over a year. I noticed short patience at times; I think I needed to be shown that anger lived within me and have an opportunity to work through that within myself. I cried a lot in release of it, there's much to be angry about in today's world and especially as a person in an active parenting role (in my case I am the only present parent) Since then I've been able to be a more patient parent and have compassion for the processes my child is going through in addition to my own processes.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
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.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
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"

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Trust yourself. You know you better than anyone and you know your baby/(s) better than anyone. No one can take that inner knowing and intuition away from you. That connection belongs to you as a sovereign right. You deserve to be healthy, and to have space to heal & explore healing in whatever ways you see fit. I love you, you're doing amazing ❤️
would you recommend this path to other people?
If it feels right, it's absolutely worth exploring. You don't know until you know.

About the MOTM

Age:
32
Location:
Arizona, USA
Mother of:
one
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
3
how old were you when you gave birth?
31
what are your childrens' ages?
8 months
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
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.
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How it truly saved my life with postpartum journey

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
how long did you dose for?
three months or more
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
james fadiman - one day on, two days off
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
For healing sexual trauma Reconnecting to my feelings
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I didn’t microdose during pregnancy, tho I wish I did because I suffered from anxiety
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
N/A

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Because I had a traumatic birth that led to experiencing post partum anxiety, depression, and PTSD
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Yes
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
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
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
None at all to either me or baby

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I am much more calm, grounded. And patient when I microdose. I have more gratitude towards life and more empathy towards myself.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
None
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
N/A

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
If it’s possible for me, it is for you too.
would you recommend this path to other people?
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.

About the MOTM

Age:
30
Location:
Atlanta, Georgia
Mother of:
one
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
3
how old were you when you gave birth?
I was 28 years old when I gave birth for the first time
what are your childrens' ages?
He is 2
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
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.
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
I was surprised at how much it helped me and baby build a good bond even through crippling postpartum.

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .15g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
teas, whole, powdered
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Na
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
I was told that it would help ease my anxiety of pregnancy and miscarriage. It did help and I stopped worrying about it and focused more on my mental and spiritual health
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
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.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
I was hardly sick, baby was super active and I had more energy and mental strength to push through a tough time.

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I was still on my mental and spiritual journey and suffering form postpartum
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
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.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
None

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I have severe anxiety and depression, adhd and I am autistic. My son has none of these problems himself, but it helped me cope with being a single mom and gaining more spiritual knowledge of parenthood. I am way more calmer and relaxed when micro dosing and a lot more active with my child.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
None
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
He is very physically and mentally advanced. He has good communication skills and is very sweet and loving to everyone around him.

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Don’t be scared and if you are ask for advice and assistance on choosing what’s best for you! Always consult a doula or midwife you trust and respect!
would you recommend this path to other people?
I most definitely would a hundred times over

About the MOTM

Age:
28
Location:
Australia
Mother of:
two
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
25 & 27
what are your childrens' ages?
2 & 1month
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
0
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
That it was so subtle, almost unable to tell I had consumed them. But there’s no denying I felt amazing from them

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
how long did you dose for?
two months
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.15g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
whole
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
I didnt
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
during my pregnancy

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
0
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I was in Costa Rica, they were right in front of me, our whole projectory was changing and it was scary. The next day my father passed away, I was able to process grief in absolute peace and happiness, I cried happy tears I saw the light in everything. His death was heart breaking but the mushrooms allowed me to not share that trauma with my baby.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Light, happy and motivated during what was a really hard time

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
0
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
I think I would have become depressed if it wasn’t for the mushroom medicine guiding me to peace
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
0

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
A spark for creativity and general motivation to be with my eldest
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
None
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
Hard to say with my 1month old he’s a sleeping grumbldore

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
If it’s calling you, it’s for a reason
would you recommend this path to other people?
Absolutely

About the MOTM

Age:
32
Location:
Australia/NZ
Mother of:
two
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
full dose (3+ grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
4
how old were you when you gave birth?
28 and 31
what are your childrens' ages?
3 and 1
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
1 miscarriage 1x abortion 2 kids boy and girl, all to same dad. Been together 11 years almost, didn’t know I was having a miscarriage at 21 only just met my husband. Later in the year partner was going through severe depression due to the passing of his late mum and childhood traumas we chose to abort until we both were matured enough to parent together as a team. Then married at 26 and struggled conceiving as I have PCOS in hen 2019 welcomed a boy and a girl in 2022 and both are thriving!
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
To find happinesses in such a short amount of time without the need of western big pharma playing a part. I am growing as a person organically rather under the influence of big pharma. It’s not a “drug” it’s a a sacred plant medicine, ir f you want to heal you’ve got to do the work, they don’t magically help you, they guide you, they’re you’re ancestors

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
full dose (3+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
one month, throughout the year, still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.25g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, teas, whole
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
paul stamets - four days on, three off
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
after i gave birth

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
I chose to enhance motherhood and to change perspectives of motherhood then I fell pregnant with 2nd child and entered the pregnancy with a healthier mindset
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I didn’t do it through pregnancy however I conceived my son on cannabis and then I conceived my daughter on psilocybin
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
I did not take psilocybin in pregnancy but I consumed cannabis to ease the nausea

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To continue improving and growing as a person in all aspects of life
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Yes
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
I just have happy, loving children. They blow me away with their level of intelligence and others have commented on how advance they are but on a whole they’re just happy kids.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No challenges I just let the journey unfold organically

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I noticed I am more calmer, more present in the now with my kids, I take the time to stop what I am doing and give them my undivided attention prior I would get flustered not being able to achieve what I set out to do. I adore playing with them, I don’t feel like it is a necessity to play with them but enjoy the moments that comes. I find other ways to challenge my patience and take each day that comes. I now view parenting as a beautiful journey
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
None
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
They have learnt to regulate and communicate their emotions well! Their creativity is beyond wild what they do.

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
There are no words to articulate my experience as a Deaf person battling with mental health and motherhood. It is a journey on its own however there is nothing to be afraid of the sacred plant medicine are your ancestors, they’re here to help guide you, show you the light, newfound journey that you’d never thought would unfold. It is such a beautiful, magical, emotional and challenging time unpacking but I wouldn’t change it for the world especially seeing the change in my children’s behaviour for the better
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes!

About the MOTM

Age:
29
Location:
AZ
Mother of:
one
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
mid dose (1-3 grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
26 & 29
what are your childrens' ages?
2.5 and currently 36 weeks pregnant with second
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
No
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
mid dose (1-3 grams)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.2g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
No protocol
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
after i gave birth

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
Didn’t get the opportunity to do that.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I haven’t yet but would love to experience that and feel called to it.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
No benefits noted for this pregnancy or my last because I haven’t consistently taken them but here and there.

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I had HORRIBLE depression, anxiety, and trauma going on during pregnancy but especially postpartum and I finally got the opportunity to take mushrooms at 6 months PP and I felt such a sense of relief and healing wash over me and clear my mind of the sludge I had. I felt lighter after and what ailed me before didn’t matter anymore.
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Yes
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Don’t have an answer for this because I haven’t experienced.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Same answer as previously stated

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Calmer, more patient, more empathetic, less distracted with my own head.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
N/A
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
N/A

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Mushrooms are incredibly powerful and healing and I recommend them to any mama but especially to ones who are truly suffering with anything mentally.
would you recommend this path to other people?
100 percent.

About the MOTM

Age:
35
Location:
BC Canada
Mother of:
one
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
3
how old were you when you gave birth?
32
what are your childrens' ages?
2
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
I practice holistic contraception involving fertility awareness and plant support if needing to release an unwanted pregnancy. I have had three pregnancies confirmed by tests, perhaps more unconfirmed. One lead to the birth of my daughter. One I tried to stop with medication. This lead to an incomplete abortion and eventually a near fatal hemorrhage. Another I stopped with plants.
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
I was not able to comfortably go on large doses while with her father. Once I changed my life and moved on, I started dating someone else I truly felt safe with. With him I have had some incredible journeys at low macro doses (1g approximately) with absolutely stunning visuals that reflect my love and trust in him. I'm now off pharmaceutical meds and feeling good.

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
how long did you dose for?
still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
Tincture
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
I take my tincture almost daily. Technically I dose intuitively but I use it most days. I typically use less than .1 g and it is mixed with lions mane.
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
I started for fun as a young person, and eventually started making a tincture to assist with my mental health. I take 10 to 100 mg a day with the tincture and used to to replace an SSRI that did not work for me, during a time when I deeply needed mental health support.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I was advised to continue my mental health meds during pregnancy in order to keep myself stable. I found pregnancy enjoyable but was in a difficult relationship with my daughters father. I cut back on most of my pharmaceuticals, taking the lowest possible doses to still have good impacts, researching if staying on them was safe for baby. I kept using my tincture as per usual because I trusted it was safe given the long lineage of indigenous folks who have used mushrooms during pregnancy.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
I was very happy during pregnancy. I had a challenging birth and I think microdosing helped me process it.

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To keep my mental health stable and because I feel it was safe. I was also taking a fairly low dose all things considered.
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Yes
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Many people have told me my baby is quite smart and well adjusted. She is very engaged with the world around her and always has been since birth. She is a good sleeper and always has been. I don't know if these qualities are a result of microdosing but I don't see any negative impacts as a result and tremendous positive impacts for me. I've always wondered if my daughter's old soul qualities come from, at least partially, from microdosing. Microdosing has completely changed my life and helped me become less reactive and more happy. I'm no longer trapped in my trauma.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
I didn't have an challenges personally. I've listed benefits above.

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I'm able to be present and loving with my daughter and show up for what is unfolding in the here and now. Her father ended up cheating on me and becoming quiet unstable and I was able to move into single parenthood, and court and uprooting my life to move to a more supportive community - with alot of grace and patience. Mushrooms help me keep stable. They help me connect to her awe and wonder and also stay rooted in my own needs.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
None as far as I could tell
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
My daughter is funny, smart, loving and curious. She is able to be friends and social with many people. She is brave. She adjusts well to change.

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
If you are curious about microdosing I highly recommend it! I believe it is safe and I encourage you to trust your intuition. Powerful things can happen even with low doses
would you recommend this path to other people?
Absolutely

About the MOTM

Age:
42
Location:
Berlin, Germany
Mother of:
one
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
4
how old were you when you gave birth?
40
what are your childrens' ages?
2
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
Yes. Ovary pregnancy and abortion
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
The easiness of how parenthood can be helped

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.2g, .25g, .3g, .5g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
teas, whole, powdered
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
I didn’t
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
after i gave birth

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
Mental Health, Migraines, Trauma
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I didn’t
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
I didn’t microdose in my pregnancy but I held space as a ceremonial facilitator.

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Collecting myself and my strength, relaxation, sleep
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Yes
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Pain relieve from tension, headache, backpain, better sleep, mental strength
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
When in pain, headaches and I took too little it felt like I needed a bit more to loose the pain, dosage needed to be measured otherwise it only helped a little but didn’t release the tension completely

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Calmness, patience, easiness
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
None
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
Relaxation, better sleep and feeling safe because I have the patience to really be present and hold space

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Nature provides everything. Use mushrooms instead of painkillers, antidepressant
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes

About the MOTM

Age:
44
Location:
Boston
Mother of:
two
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
31
what are your childrens' ages?
10 & 13
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
No
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
More creative, in touch with my inner artist

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.15g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
james fadiman - one day on, two days off
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
after i gave birth

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
Na
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
Na
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Trauma and depression
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Na
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
More presence, patience, and joy
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
None
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
I’m happier and they are happier

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Highly recommend many positive effects
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes!

About the MOTM

Age:
41
Location:
Brooklyn NY
Mother of:
two
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
32, 34
what are your childrens' ages?
7, 9
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
No
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
The mushrooms often surprise me in their clarity. The message is crystal clear, even after the beginnings of some journeys that feel very chaotic and difficult to decipher.

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
teas, powdered
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
NA
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
after i gave birth

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
NA
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
NA
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
NA

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
. Understand and reframe my trauma better so I could continue unwinding unconscious patterns that were showing up in my parenting.
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
NA
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
NA

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I came into more clarity about how to cultivate family. I re-oriented towards that as a value, and in my integration I worked on this. I believe my kids have benefited from that. I also worked on self love and self compassion. In my integration this translated to more delight that I could access towards my kids.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
One of the challenges was bringing forward big emotional material and then having to process that while still fulfilling my responsibilities as a parent. There wasn’t always time to go off by myself and cry or attend to my emotions. Sometimes these upheavals would cause me to feel so depleted that I felt compromised in my parenting (less patience, more exasperated)
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
I believe my children have benefited from my parenting and my parenting has benefited from Ingesting mushrooms. This showed up more clearly when they went through the transition of my divorce with their father. While there were some bumps in the road, they were able to move through that phase with very few disruptions and in a very gentle way.

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
I would say that if you’re considering this, you will need to look for information outside of the Western medical research canon, because that does not and may never exist. So we need other paradigms and sources of information to help us make decisions. I would also urge people to look at their consumption through a harm reduction lens. This means assessing the potential risks and benefits and deciding how to use in the safest way possible. That might mean a lower dose, or a less frequent dose for *some* people.
would you recommend this path to other people?
No; I recommend that people listen to their own wisdom about what feels right to them. I try not to give prescriptive advice

About the MOTM

Age:
35
Location:
California
Mother of:
three
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
three
how many pregnancies have you had?
3
how old were you when you gave birth?
17 & 25
what are your childrens' ages?
17 & 10
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
I had an abortion in my early 20s, best decision I could of made.
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
I was surprised by the whole thing. I was able to tap in to childlike creativity, and a passionate inspiration that I hadn’t felt in a long time. I was also shocked to see the long term affects. I felt like I made space in my heart and mind for what was really important!

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
one month
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .2g, .5g, 1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
teas, powdered
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
james fadiman - one day on, two days off
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
after i gave birth

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
Didn’t until after
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
NA
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
NA

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I wanted to work through trauma I hadn’t been able to work through on my own or through therapy.
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
NA
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
NA

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Patience and understanding for others experiences. It also allowed me to heal in ways I never thought possible. This in turn inspired me to be a better mother.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
I’ve tried to take a mini trip and go frolicking with my kids… not a good idea. I felt overly stimulated and realized I needed these experience on my own. However, when I’m micro dosing, I absolutely love being around my kids!! Just enough to spark joy and creativity.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
They are more connected to nature than ever before. Finding so much joy in tripping in nature has led to a deeper appreciation for the world around me and I’ve shared that even when not dosing.

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Trust your intuition, do your research and that doesn’t just mean from articles talk to people around you go on Reddit and see what people are saying.
would you recommend this path to other people?
100% if they’ve taken the right steps to ensure they are ready and have the proper setting

About the MOTM

Age:
32
Location:
California
Mother of:
two
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
27&28
what are your childrens' ages?
3,5
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
All went to term
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
The never ending depth of self awareness and self acceptance it brought. *proprioceptors heightened !

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams)
how long did you dose for?
two months
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .2g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, teas
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Initially I was one day off one day on, the closer to 3 days on followed by a couple days off
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
Trauma and depression
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
It was unintentional. I didn’t know. I was pregnant.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Helped with nausea

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Out of necessity, single parenthood was eating me up
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
I didn’t do it so I don’t know
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
N/A

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
It was so beneficial as a parent of two under 5. Most of the days I spent crying and questioning my capability as a parent were eclipsed by a mysterious calmness. It was easier to recover from little and big emotional blow outs. I live with hyper critical family and their digs didn’t hit the same. I could breathe.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
It’s expensive. I’m school and I felt like I was diving into my (albeit neglected) feelings more than necessary. Like I wasn’t balancing efforts to find a job and opportunities to relax and enjoy time with my kids.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
They were a playful a little more understanding.

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Do what’s right for you. Try whatever will support you most.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes
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The Story

how many children do you have?
how many pregnancies have you had?
how old were you when you gave birth?
what are your childrens' ages?
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
how long did you dose for?
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
how often did you dose?
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?

Postpartum & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
would you recommend this path to other people?
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