if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.25g, .5g, 1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, 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 was young and only had a few mug-high dose experiences before birth, if I knew about micro dosing I would’ve during pregnancy, I was using cannabis for pain and nausea management but could’ve benefited from microdosing for the mental aspect
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I didn’t until after birth for PPD but I would’ve earlier just for the mental health benefits
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
It was post pregnancy for me but I noticed a huge difference in enjoying life. After so long in survival I was finally able to feel joy and magic again
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Because I was suffering mentally and didn’t want to get on anti depressants
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?
N/a
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?
I was more playful, in touch, present and affectionate even with a microdose
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Only if using an accidentally heavy or more visual strain compared to the realm of golden teacher
Even a micro dose can feel a bit wavy, which isn’t a big deal when sitting in the garden with the kids but would be unwanted if I had to be out somewhere
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?
Just do it. If you are struggling, Mother Nature has what you need and it’s less harmful than whatever is in the anti depressants and anti anxiety pills pharma says pregnant women can take
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.25g, .5g, 1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, 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 was young and only had a few mug-high dose experiences before birth, if I knew about micro dosing I would’ve during pregnancy, I was using cannabis for pain and nausea management but could’ve benefited from microdosing for the mental aspect
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I didn’t until after birth for PPD but I would’ve earlier just for the mental health benefits
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
It was post pregnancy for me but I noticed a huge difference in enjoying life. After so long in survival I was finally able to feel joy and magic again
Postpartum & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Because I was suffering mentally and didn’t want to get on anti depressants
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?
N/a
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?
I was more playful, in touch, present and affectionate even with a microdose
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Only if using an accidentally heavy or more visual strain compared to the realm of golden teacher
Even a micro dose can feel a bit wavy, which isn’t a big deal when sitting in the garden with the kids but would be unwanted if I had to be out somewhere
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?
Just do it. If you are struggling, Mother Nature has what you need and it’s less harmful than whatever is in the anti depressants and anti anxiety pills pharma says pregnant women can take
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yep 100%
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