Miscarried my first. Just found out I’m expecting again
how old were you when you gave birth?
Hopefully 33
what are your childrens' ages?
Na
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
My first was a miscarriage. After my first miscarriage I turned to mushrooms and cannabis. My first pregnancy I stopped all plant use. I would like to continue my plant use through this pregnancy I am looking for guidances
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How much it helps my brain
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year, still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .5g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, teas, powdered
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
microdosing institute - every other day
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?
To heal and connect with myself
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I’m learning that
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
I actually got pregnant. We struggled for years to get a positive test
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Connection to my husband and baby. Also to support my cPTSD
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
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 and understanding with loved ones around me
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Na
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
Na
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Trust your body and intuition
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes
About the MOTM
Age:
32
Location:
Lansing, Michigan
Mother of:
one
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
throughout the year, still dosing
.1g, .5g
capsules, teas, powdered
intuitively -- as needed
microdosing institute - every other day
before i became pregnant
The Story
how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
Miscarried my first. Just found out I’m expecting again
how old were you when you gave birth?
Hopefully 33
what are your childrens' ages?
Na
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
My first was a miscarriage. After my first miscarriage I turned to mushrooms and cannabis. My first pregnancy I stopped all plant use. I would like to continue my plant use through this pregnancy I am looking for guidances
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How much it helps my brain
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year, still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .5g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, teas, powdered
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
microdosing institute - every other day
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?
To heal and connect with myself
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I’m learning that
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
I actually got pregnant. We struggled for years to get a positive test
Postpartum & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Connection to my husband and baby. Also to support my cPTSD
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
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 and understanding with loved ones around me
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Na
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
Na
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Trust your body and intuition
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes
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