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
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Less reactive
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
None
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
More intuitive
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.
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
Postpartum & 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
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Less reactive
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
None
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
More intuitive
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
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