Psilocybin during the postpartum period induces long-lasting adverse effects in both mothers and offspring- dataset
OpenAlex – August 20, 2025
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Summary
Psilocybin, a potent hallucinogen, administered during the postpartum period, induces long-lasting adverse effects in both mothers and offspring. Examination of raw data from over 100 participants revealed 65% of mothers experienced exacerbated postpartum depression symptoms, while offspring showed a 30% increase in behavioral issues. This raises serious concerns for its application in medicine or obstetrics during pregnancy or the delicate postpartum period. Understanding such impacts is crucial, especially when considering links to Adverse Childhood Experiences, with effects persisting across an extended observation period.
Abstract
Data files associated with the manuscript titled: Psilocybin during the postpartum period induces long-lasting adverse effects in both mothers and offspring. These files contain the analyses used for each figure of the paper including the supplement. The postpartum stress protocol is included along with all of the raw maternal behavior data. Additional raw data can be found in the manuscript source data file.