how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
0
how old were you when you gave birth?
N/A
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, I’ve haven’t been pregnant yet but I’m planning to become pregnant in the next few years and support the use of mushrooms & microdosing as energy medicine regardless.
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
What didn’t surprise me? Lol
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .15g, .2g, .25g, .3g, .5g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
whole, powdered
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Every time I’ve taken mushrooms in any dose they are taken intuitively with a purpose.
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 use mushrooms and microdosing as an energy medicine or cleanse, as well as a spiritual tool to bring me closer to the divine and learn more about myself & the world.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
If I was to become pregnant which I’ve been having a lot of premonitions about (once while on mushrooms) I would definitely experiment with microdosing. Using the mushrooms has become part of my being and I believe it could be really beneficial to me during pregnancy to alleviate stress and negativity, as well as beneficial to the baby as I believe this could create intense connection, bonding, and healing in a pregnancy.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
N/A
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
If I was to have a baby I would definitely microdose after birth. As a sensitive individual I can imagine the pain and distress of all the postpartum symptoms a new baby comes along with. I would microdose to become closer to my baby and aim to spend the first fragile period of their life surrounded by positivity and love, rather than suffering and resentment which I’m aware can very easily come along with pregnancy & after.
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?
I’m not a parent yet but I can tell you with no parenting experience that mushrooms make you a better parent. They allow you to feel the mindset of a child much easier and to take life much less seriously but still sincerely.
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?
Do what feels right to you and don’t worry about what other people have to say. Psychedelics have taught me that we think we know a lot more about the world than we actually do. A western doctor is NO ONE to tell you what to do with your body, especially when it comes to psychoactive plants.
would you recommend this path to other people?
It really depends.