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