how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
Two
how old were you when you gave birth?
21
what are your childrens' ages?
2 and 7
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 humbling and beautiful the medicine is
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
how long did you dose for?
one month
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.2g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
teas
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
intuitively
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?
recreationally before pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I didnt during my pregnancy
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
not applicable
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To aid with PPD and Anxiety
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?
connection, easeful mothering and symbiosis
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
More patient, calm and compassionate
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?
openness and loving nature
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Listen to your body, your baby & your intuition. Ask for support wherever possible so you have the spaciousness required for discernment
would you recommend this path to other people?
I trust others to make the choice that's best for them.