did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
1. My first, I was 17band don't know I was pregnant until I miscarried. I was in a bad place in life and chose to not think much of it at the time.
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
The memory recall!
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
Gummies, tablets and chocolates.
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Intuitive
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 had been struggling with Postpartum anxiety and rage. I also felt very disconnected from myself and others.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
To help elevate my my mood. I had a very difficult 2nd pregnancy with sickness and depression and microdosing is the only thing that had a noticeable impact. (More so than zoloft even.)
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
A better outlook on my overall situation. My baby was far more active while dosing which lessened any anxiety I had. I enjoyed life more than when I wasn't on a dose.
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To help with depression. Rage and anxiety. Also, to connect with myself, find more passion in my life and just generally feel happier and healthier.
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?
I was calmer and didn't mind going at a slower pace or relaxing with my baby. I don't know that I noticed any difference in him.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Microdosing didn't create any challenges. It helped me be calmer, which in return helped my baby reflect that also.
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I'm more empathetic and slower to anger. It's helped me to turn inward and work through past trauma, much that I had buried and didn't remember until dosing. I'm more playful, creative and have more energy.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Too high of a dose can put me in a bad mood, especially if I'm already crabby.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
They see me enjoying them and life more, which has made them lighter, happier.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Nature is medicine. I will forever appreciate what microdosing mushrooms is doing for me.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes, yes, yes. I already have.
About the MOTM
Age:
30
Location:
Grand Rapids, MI
Mother of:
two
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
throughout the year
.1g
Gummies, tablets and chocolates.
intuitively -- as needed
Intuitive
before i became pregnant
The Story
how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
3
how old were you when you gave birth?
27 and 29
what are your childrens' ages?
Almost 3 and the baby is 8 months
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
1. My first, I was 17band don't know I was pregnant until I miscarried. I was in a bad place in life and chose to not think much of it at the time.
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
The memory recall!
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
Gummies, tablets and chocolates.
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Intuitive
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 had been struggling with Postpartum anxiety and rage. I also felt very disconnected from myself and others.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
To help elevate my my mood. I had a very difficult 2nd pregnancy with sickness and depression and microdosing is the only thing that had a noticeable impact. (More so than zoloft even.)
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
A better outlook on my overall situation. My baby was far more active while dosing which lessened any anxiety I had. I enjoyed life more than when I wasn't on a dose.
Postpartum & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To help with depression. Rage and anxiety. Also, to connect with myself, find more passion in my life and just generally feel happier and healthier.
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?
I was calmer and didn't mind going at a slower pace or relaxing with my baby. I don't know that I noticed any difference in him.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Microdosing didn't create any challenges. It helped me be calmer, which in return helped my baby reflect that also.
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I'm more empathetic and slower to anger. It's helped me to turn inward and work through past trauma, much that I had buried and didn't remember until dosing. I'm more playful, creative and have more energy.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Too high of a dose can put me in a bad mood, especially if I'm already crabby.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
They see me enjoying them and life more, which has made them lighter, happier.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Nature is medicine. I will forever appreciate what microdosing mushrooms is doing for me.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes, yes, yes. I already have.
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