did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
No, but I did PPROM and have my daughter prematurely
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How microdosing helped me and prevented me from taking prescribed antidepressants
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), high dose (6+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.3g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
Honey
how often did you dose?
protocol -- following a set regimen
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
1 day on 2 days off a teaspoon each time it 10 days on 5 days off
did you have any support with dosing?
only my own research
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
For the experience
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I waited until after I gave birth to start microdosing again
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
N/a
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Post partum depression and overall wellbeing
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?
Overall mood enhanced
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?
Overall happier and more 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?
Do what you think is best for you and your child.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes
About the MOTM
Age:
27
Location:
Northern California
Mother of:
one
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), high dose (6+ grams)
Protocol:
protocol - a set regime
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), high dose (6+ grams)
still dosing
.3g
Honey
protocol -- following a set regimen
1 day on 2 days off a teaspoon each time it 10 days on 5 days off
only my own research
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?
25
what are your childrens' ages?
20 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, but I did PPROM and have my daughter prematurely
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How microdosing helped me and prevented me from taking prescribed antidepressants
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), high dose (6+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.3g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
Honey
how often did you dose?
protocol -- following a set regimen
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
1 day on 2 days off a teaspoon each time it 10 days on 5 days off
did you have any support with dosing?
only my own research
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
For the experience
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I waited until after I gave birth to start microdosing again
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
N/a
Postpartum & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Post partum depression and overall wellbeing
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?
Overall mood enhanced
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?
Overall happier and more 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?
Do what you think is best for you and your child.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes
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