About the MOTM

Age:
21
Location:
Los Ángeles, California
Mother of:
one
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
high dose (6+ grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
1
how old were you when you gave birth?
Well, this is my first so giving birth pretty soon!
what are your childrens' ages?
N/A
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?
I’d say how grounded it makes you feel. It allows me to be one with life, just so present in the moment. It feels so amazing. It feels like a big, healing hug from Mother Earth herself. So, so energetically beautiful and reassuring. Oh yes, the amount of releasing it has helped me with as well. I am so thankful for mushrooms lol. <3

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
high dose (6+ grams)
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?
pastes
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Never was on protocol.
did you have any support with dosing?
friends/ relatives/ community member guidance, found online resources, no support or research, mostly my own intuition
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
I wanted to reflect on myself, this life. See the world through a different perspective. I felt drawn to other people’s experiences. I decided to give it a go.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I have not done so but am interested to. Micro dose of course.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
N/A

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I plan to ingest after because I feel it will bring harmony to my body, soul, and mind. I’ve always had beautiful, reflective experiences with mushrooms before and I feel it will help me transition into motherhood with an open, calm mindset. I just feel it will help me so much with patience and healing. Emotionally, spiritually, physically, and mentally.
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 don’t think I’d know what to say specifically about this since I haven’t really experienced mushrooms during my pregnancy. But I’m definitely supportive of it. With great intentions of course !
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes. I know I am definitely looking forward to micro dosing after pregnancy.
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About the MOTM

Age:
21
Location:
Los Ángeles, California
Mother of:
one
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
high dose (6+ grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed
high dose (6+ grams)
throughout the year
1g
pastes
intuitively -- as needed
Never was on protocol.
friends/ relatives/ community member guidance, found online resources, no support or research, mostly my own intuition
before i became pregnant

The Story

how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
1
how old were you when you gave birth?
Well, this is my first so giving birth pretty soon!
what are your childrens' ages?
N/A
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?
I’d say how grounded it makes you feel. It allows me to be one with life, just so present in the moment. It feels so amazing. It feels like a big, healing hug from Mother Earth herself. So, so energetically beautiful and reassuring. Oh yes, the amount of releasing it has helped me with as well. I am so thankful for mushrooms lol. <3

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
high dose (6+ grams)
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?
pastes
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Never was on protocol.
did you have any support with dosing?
friends/ relatives/ community member guidance, found online resources, no support or research, mostly my own intuition
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
I wanted to reflect on myself, this life. See the world through a different perspective. I felt drawn to other people’s experiences. I decided to give it a go.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I have not done so but am interested to. Micro dose of course.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
N/A

Postpartum & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I plan to ingest after because I feel it will bring harmony to my body, soul, and mind. I’ve always had beautiful, reflective experiences with mushrooms before and I feel it will help me transition into motherhood with an open, calm mindset. I just feel it will help me so much with patience and healing. Emotionally, spiritually, physically, and mentally.
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 don’t think I’d know what to say specifically about this since I haven’t really experienced mushrooms during my pregnancy. But I’m definitely supportive of it. With great intentions of course !
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes. I know I am definitely looking forward to micro dosing after pregnancy.
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