did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
Yes 2 were abortions - 1 when i was 16 amd the other 23
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How connected amd loving one can feel! Playful and living in the moment was a huge bonus
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
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?
Was a little more sporadic and random
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?
Just to relax and often to go on nature walks and connect a little deeper
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I didnt really think about it. Started with friends on our walks and wouldnt be intentionally often
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
I remember feeling lighter and more connected to my baby and self
Postpartum & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To have fun and connect mainly
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 did notice my energy is lighter and of course more connected. My friends and i also noticed my baby was definitely feeling the effects of them also looking glary eyed and a little confused
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
I felt lighter amd more in tune and playful!
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
As written above!
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Umm other than baby being a little bit too buzzed. Nothing! I recognised also that if i breastfeed him after the peak of intake, he wasnt as touched by them if at all
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
My 12yo son has experimented and taken them with us as a family, i noticed he was a lot more chatty and since has been a lot more connected
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Go for it!
would you recommend this path to other people?
Oh yes for sure!
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