did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
The two first were abortion when I was 19 and 21.
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How little made a difference
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
how long did you dose for?
three months or more
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
pastes
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
.
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
during my pregnancy
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
To help integrate my pregnancy and support the transition I was going through.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
.
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
I noticed that it helped me being present in an accepting state. It helped with anxiety around birth and helped my nervous system after birth and to integrate my new reality.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I was able to be more present, in body instead of in my head and I could easilier let go of worries. I felt more grounded and at peace. I felt more in contact with myself.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
That there isn't much outside support or information on how to do it correctly. That I feel like I can't talk much about my experience and share with others since it's illegal.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
My baby reflected back to me my more calm state.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
That mushrooms has and continue to make a positive difference and it makes me sad that people dont trust in our plants. We can trust our plants! They are here for us, to help, to guide. For me it has really been about integrating my birth, my new reality and support being present with my baby and myself after this huge transition
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes!
About the MOTM
Age:
26
Location:
Denmark
Mother of:
one
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
three months or more
.1g
pastes
intuitively -- as needed
.
during my pregnancy
The Story
how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
3
how old were you when you gave birth?
26
what are your childrens' ages?
10 weeks
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
The two first were abortion when I was 19 and 21.
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How little made a difference
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
how long did you dose for?
three months or more
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
pastes
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
.
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
during my pregnancy
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
To help integrate my pregnancy and support the transition I was going through.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Postpartum & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
.
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
I noticed that it helped me being present in an accepting state. It helped with anxiety around birth and helped my nervous system after birth and to integrate my new reality.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I was able to be more present, in body instead of in my head and I could easilier let go of worries. I felt more grounded and at peace. I felt more in contact with myself.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
That there isn't much outside support or information on how to do it correctly. That I feel like I can't talk much about my experience and share with others since it's illegal.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
My baby reflected back to me my more calm state.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
That mushrooms has and continue to make a positive difference and it makes me sad that people dont trust in our plants. We can trust our plants! They are here for us, to help, to guide. For me it has really been about integrating my birth, my new reality and support being present with my baby and myself after this huge transition
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes!
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