Mothers of the Mushroom

The “Mothers of the Mushroom” research and resources project is conducting a citizen science research initiative aimed at surveying mothers and birthing people who have consumed psilocybin mushrooms throughout their motherhood journey, including pre-conception, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and postpartum periods.

Their goal is to accumulate a body of evidence regarding the effects of psilocybin on birthing people, women, and their children. The vision of the project is to provide open-source, helpful, and community-driven data for an often overlooked area in psychedelic research: the intersection of mushrooms and motherhood. They aim to submit their findings to scientific journals and publish them publicly, making the information and resources accessible to mothers and families worldwide. This endeavor marks the initial step on a long journey of psychedelic research focusing specifically on gestational experiences, birth, and childbearing.