how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
3
how old were you when you gave birth?
31
what are your childrens' ages?
1 and 3.75
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
Yes, my first pregnancy ended in a missed miscarriage at 13 weeks
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
Not much
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, .2g, .5g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
teas, whole
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
None
did you have any support with dosing?
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?
To connect with spirit
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
To connect with spirit
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
More connected to my partner, baby, and nature
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To connect with spirit
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?
A.) yes; less stress and more present b) I didn’t notice any effects to baby
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
A.) no b.) I think she was a bit more gassy
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
If you can do something for your mental health such as micro dosing or periodically ingesting low dose mushrooms in pregnancy, or during breastfeeding, you will be a better mother. Calmer, more present, more connected to spirit and your family.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes
