A microdosing mom who took psychedelic mushrooms while pregnant and breastfeeding says it has given her “more patience” as a parent.
Mikaela de la Myco, 31, began ingesting psylocibin mushrooms – a type of hallucinogenic mushroom – four months into her pregnancy with her son, aged five.
Following battles with alcohol addiction, ingesting mushrooms was a way for Mikaela “to address” her issues before her son was born.
Microdosing is the practice of taking small doses of psychedelic substances with the aim of improving mental well-being and cognitive function.
Mikaela continues to microdose, ingesting mushrooms in a “variety of forms” including capsules, chocolate, whole dried form and in tea.
She believes there is a “stigma” placed on moms who ingest mushrooms but they can be a “ca

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