did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
yes. one of them ended in an herbal abortion at home
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
i was surprised how intensified the experience felt compared to right before i became pregnant. i felt particularly more floaty and happy and it brought ease to my day. i was also surprised that it seemed to amplify what was happening in my body, so first trimester even micro doses increased my nausea which i did not expect
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)
.15g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
in chocolate
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
james fadiman - one day on, two days off
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?
i made the decision to microdose before i became pregnant. it had been calling to me for a long time. as it turned out, by the time i began microdosing i was about to become pregnant. i was microdosing in the early weeks of my pregnancy and i did not know yet. the mushrooms helped me realize that i was pregnant
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
for the same reasons i would normally. mental clarity, elevating my psyche, an increased sense of peace and happiness and kindness in my daily life.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
i had a much clearer sense of awareness about my body and so much peace about pregnancy and my baby
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
i haven't birthed yet but i plan to continue, yes
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?
n/a
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
n/a
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?
i believe mushrooms are a medicine that apply and can be used in all seasons of life. we should not be afraid of using them as allies during pregnancy and postpartum!
would you recommend this path to other people?
yes :)
About the MOTM
Age:
22
Location:
idaho usa
Mother of:
one
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
one month
.15g
in chocolate
intuitively -- as needed
james fadiman - one day on, two days off
during my pregnancy
The Story
how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
haven't birthed yet, i am currently pregnant
what are your childrens' ages?
not born yet!
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
yes. one of them ended in an herbal abortion at home
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
i was surprised how intensified the experience felt compared to right before i became pregnant. i felt particularly more floaty and happy and it brought ease to my day. i was also surprised that it seemed to amplify what was happening in my body, so first trimester even micro doses increased my nausea which i did not expect
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)
.15g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
in chocolate
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
james fadiman - one day on, two days off
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?
i made the decision to microdose before i became pregnant. it had been calling to me for a long time. as it turned out, by the time i began microdosing i was about to become pregnant. i was microdosing in the early weeks of my pregnancy and i did not know yet. the mushrooms helped me realize that i was pregnant
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
for the same reasons i would normally. mental clarity, elevating my psyche, an increased sense of peace and happiness and kindness in my daily life.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
i had a much clearer sense of awareness about my body and so much peace about pregnancy and my baby
Postpartum & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
i haven't birthed yet but i plan to continue, yes
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?
n/a
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
n/a
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?
i believe mushrooms are a medicine that apply and can be used in all seasons of life. we should not be afraid of using them as allies during pregnancy and postpartum!
would you recommend this path to other people?
yes :)
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