if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .15g, .2g, .25g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
whole
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
No protocol
did you have any support with dosing?
friends/ relatives/ community member guidance, only my own research, found online resources, 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 help with depression
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I did not ingest while pregnant
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
N/A
Postpartum & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To alleviate post partum 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?
N/A
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
N/A
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Created a deeper bond with my child and ability to be grounded and present.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
N/A
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
N/A
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
That it is a great tool when you are not feeling like yourself and need grounding or clarity
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes
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