if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.2g, .5g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
whole, powdered
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?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
Self exploration, communion with nature and god, group connection
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
Intuition, deepen connection to baby and self and spirit, enhance my perception of beauty
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
More peace. more perception of beauty. deeper connection to myself, my intuition, my baby, God.
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Connect more deeply with self and children, because I wanted to
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?
More present with my children, more joy in myself
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Only that I may want to rest and lay around when my kids aren’t in the mood.
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
More presence and play
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?
Deep connection to beauty and nature, normalized understanding of medicine
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Tune into yourself. Prioritize making relationships before looking for something else you can TAKE to “fix” a problem. Practice attuning to the subtle.
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.2g, .5g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
whole, powdered
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?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
Self exploration, communion with nature and god, group connection
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
Intuition, deepen connection to baby and self and spirit, enhance my perception of beauty
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
More peace. more perception of beauty. deeper connection to myself, my intuition, my baby, God.
Postpartum & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Connect more deeply with self and children, because I wanted to
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?
More present with my children, more joy in myself
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Only that I may want to rest and lay around when my kids aren’t in the mood.
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
More presence and play
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?
Deep connection to beauty and nature, normalized understanding of medicine
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Tune into yourself. Prioritize making relationships before looking for something else you can TAKE to “fix” a problem. Practice attuning to the subtle.
would you recommend this path to other people?
If it feels good and true to them!
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