if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .15g, .3g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, teas, whole, powdered
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
5 days on, 2 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 help with mood stability and to create positive emotions. To holistically alleviate depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
To create feelings of calm and happiness, and to create a positive environment that I thought would positively affect the baby. To holistically alleviate depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
I had a calm, healthy, wonderfully well pregnancy
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To help with parenting, self-connection, and spirituality. To holistically alleviate depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms.
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?
Yes
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?
Way more attuned and connected. Less stressed and in my head. Real bonding
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
taking a larger dose might put me over into active grieving, and needing to care for self emotionally and going through big feelings would sometimes conflict with active parenting. Can be remediated by having more people around :)
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
My child is remarkably intelligent and kind. She is a leader, and always looks out for everyone in a group. She is sweet and sensitive, and we receive regular feedback from adults about what a great person and kid she is.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Please trust yourself and follow your heart/gut around this. You deserve to enjoy parenting :)
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .15g, .3g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, teas, whole, powdered
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
5 days on, 2 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 help with mood stability and to create positive emotions. To holistically alleviate depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
To create feelings of calm and happiness, and to create a positive environment that I thought would positively affect the baby. To holistically alleviate depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
I had a calm, healthy, wonderfully well pregnancy
Postpartum & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To help with parenting, self-connection, and spirituality. To holistically alleviate depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms.
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?
Yes
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?
Way more attuned and connected. Less stressed and in my head. Real bonding
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
taking a larger dose might put me over into active grieving, and needing to care for self emotionally and going through big feelings would sometimes conflict with active parenting. Can be remediated by having more people around :)
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
My child is remarkably intelligent and kind. She is a leader, and always looks out for everyone in a group. She is sweet and sensitive, and we receive regular feedback from adults about what a great person and kid she is.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Please trust yourself and follow your heart/gut around this. You deserve to enjoy parenting :)
would you recommend this path to other people?
Absolutely!
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