how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
One
how old were you when you gave birth?
26
what are your childrens' ages?
9 months
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?
How easy it felt to transition from two of us to three. We have had such a beautiful experience becoming a family and my husband and I have been wonderful parents to our daughter. The transition was so smooth and easy for us. We’ve both been so patient and have rejoiced in parenthood
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.15g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules
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?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
I started microdosing to help me with anxiety
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I continued ingesting when I got pregnant because I knew that my baby would benefit tremendously from them, they had helped me so much, and would only continue to help me with my pregnancy. They helped me with visualizing the birth I wanted for my baby, and learning to speak up for myself as this was my first pregnancy
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
I am naturally a very analytical person, very anxious, and I like to know what to expect. With my pregnancy, I noticed my anxiety got a lot better, I formed a beautiful connection with my baby in my womb, it was easier for me to look on the bright side of things, instead of worrying about the future and my labor.
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
They have continuously helped me in becoming the mother i want to be for my family, to gain confidence in myself, and any other goals I set
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?
I have not, but I have been able to exclusively breastfeed for almost a year now, and most importantly I don’t have PPD, which I was very afraid of.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I have had such a beautiful post partum experience with my family, I am not as anxious and WHEN I do get anxious it’s a lot easier for me to stay grounded and keep calm. When baby girl has her more difficult days (fussier etc) I am very very patient, which I was not before ….
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
No e
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
The amount of presence she has is so grounding to me. I see how quiet and grounded she is, and how she looks at everything with such great focus and observation
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Mushrooms helped me so much in getting past my analytical mind, in getting past the worries and the stresses, and everything scary thing that comes with becoming a mother for the first time. I have had nothing but beautiful experiences with the help of the mushroom, I am the mom I want to be for my daughter thanks to this beautiful plant.
would you recommend this path to other people?
DEFINITELY YES YES
