did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
3 x abortions
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
I am surprised how many more people are open to speaking about their relationship with the mushroom and how many are open to my experience
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)
.2g, .25g, .3g, .5g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
Honey
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Intuitive but usually 1-2 days on followed by 3-5 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 used mushroom prior to pregnancy for assistance with depression/ anxiety, connection with self, earth and god.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I did not ingest mushrooms during pregnancy
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Did not ingest during pregnancy
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I chose to use mushrooms soon after giving birth to assist with my depression, assist with presence, being able to enjoy motherhood more wholly.
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?
For myself I was able to be more present and patient with my baby and less overwhelmed with her crying. I don’t know if the mushrooms impacted my baby directly but I know she definitely benefited from my ability to be present with her.
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 was more able to notice the beauty in the small things. I was able to better handle the load of mothering a toddler and new baby. I was more resilient and more present. I am a calmer, happier, simpler and more intentional parent when i ingest mushrooms.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
I have not experienced any unwanted effects so far.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
I have not attributed any changes in my child to the mushroom directly.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
If you feel the call, answer. The mushroom has become one of my greatest motherhood allies.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes. Of course dependent on their situation. But based on my experience I absolutely would.
About the MOTM
Age:
29
Location:
Australia
Mother of:
two
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
still dosing
.2g, .25g, .3g, .5g
Honey
intuitively -- as needed
Intuitive but usually 1-2 days on followed by 3-5 off
after i gave birth
The Story
how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
5
how old were you when you gave birth?
26
what are your childrens' ages?
2.5 years and 6 months
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
3 x abortions
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
I am surprised how many more people are open to speaking about their relationship with the mushroom and how many are open to my experience
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)
.2g, .25g, .3g, .5g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
Honey
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Intuitive but usually 1-2 days on followed by 3-5 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 used mushroom prior to pregnancy for assistance with depression/ anxiety, connection with self, earth and god.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I did not ingest mushrooms during pregnancy
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Did not ingest during pregnancy
Postpartum & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I chose to use mushrooms soon after giving birth to assist with my depression, assist with presence, being able to enjoy motherhood more wholly.
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?
For myself I was able to be more present and patient with my baby and less overwhelmed with her crying. I don’t know if the mushrooms impacted my baby directly but I know she definitely benefited from my ability to be present with her.
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 was more able to notice the beauty in the small things. I was able to better handle the load of mothering a toddler and new baby. I was more resilient and more present. I am a calmer, happier, simpler and more intentional parent when i ingest mushrooms.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
I have not experienced any unwanted effects so far.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
I have not attributed any changes in my child to the mushroom directly.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
If you feel the call, answer. The mushroom has become one of my greatest motherhood allies.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes. Of course dependent on their situation. But based on my experience I absolutely would.
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