microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), 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?
36
what are your childrens' ages?
2
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?
The more I trusted in the plant the better things got.
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
three months or more
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.2g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
powdered
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
james fadiman - one day on, two days off
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 manage depression
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I didnt micro dose during pregnancy
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Did not do while pregnant
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Post natal depression and anxiety
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?
Saved my sanity.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Chnages to me me was I was able to manage my mood no side effects or changes to my child.
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
When I had my mental health under control I was able to be a better parent
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
no
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
When I had my mental health under control I was able to be a better parent
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Its worth trying before other antidepressants
would you recommend this path to other people?
100%
About the MOTM
Age:
39
Location:
Newcastle NSW Australia
Mother of:
one
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
three months or more
.2g
powdered
intuitively -- as needed
james fadiman - one day on, two days off
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?
36
what are your childrens' ages?
2
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?
The more I trusted in the plant the better things got.
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
three months or more
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.2g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
powdered
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
james fadiman - one day on, two days off
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 manage depression
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I didnt micro dose during pregnancy
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Did not do while pregnant
Postpartum & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Post natal depression and anxiety
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?
Saved my sanity.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Chnages to me me was I was able to manage my mood no side effects or changes to my child.
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
When I had my mental health under control I was able to be a better parent
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
no
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
When I had my mental health under control I was able to be a better parent
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Its worth trying before other antidepressants
would you recommend this path to other people?
100%
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