http://ayahuasca.tribe.net/thread/2902c259-a938-47d1-9207-15ce046fc335?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://ayahuasca.tribe.net/thread/2902c259-a938-47d1-9207-15ce046fc335#f1955d42-8567-43e8-b7ad-0f23ebf02876 Excellent Kristen, thank you very much! :) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:55:58 GMT http://ayahuasca.tribe.net/thread/2902c259-a938-47d1-9207-15ce046fc335#f1955d42-8567-43e8-b7ad-0f23ebf02876 Jav 2008-10-06T12:55:58Z http://ayahuasca.tribe.net/thread/2902c259-a938-47d1-9207-15ce046fc335#cddeac8e-e5ef-4596-9868-0099b9b49fec Hi Jav, These are really good questions - and I don't doubt the importance of having the knowledge to make an empowered decision. I do know that pregnant women tend to drink less than others, since they are already at a heightened sensitivity. I'll write to some of my friends in the South and see if I can find a clearer answer for you. {{{light}}} Mon, 06 Oct 2008 06:45:08 GMT http://ayahuasca.tribe.net/thread/2902c259-a938-47d1-9207-15ce046fc335#cddeac8e-e5ef-4596-9868-0099b9b49fec $item.owner.firstName 2008-10-06T06:45:08Z http://ayahuasca.tribe.net/thread/2902c259-a938-47d1-9207-15ce046fc335#06c48edd-889c-4ed9-ac01-a53430743c90 " Gayle, have you encountered this in ceremony in your time? " I should rephrase this question to: Have you seen women breast-feed during ceremony, and if not, have you noticed that they wait any given amount of days or time after the ceremony before breast feeding again? or Are there any taboos or restrictions that you know of related to this, or anything like that? Thanks in advance again, I just want to make sure that if I pass information on that I understand it and research it well first. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:44:17 GMT http://ayahuasca.tribe.net/thread/2902c259-a938-47d1-9207-15ce046fc335#06c48edd-889c-4ed9-ac01-a53430743c90 Jav 2008-10-06T05:44:17Z http://ayahuasca.tribe.net/thread/2902c259-a938-47d1-9207-15ce046fc335#961639ef-3d53-4763-8033-6f2668aa7a6d The reason I ask the original question also is because I confess my ignorance when it comes to understanding the process via which toxins or substances of any sort pass from ingestion to breast milk. I've heard that alcohol can pass through breast milk (least, I think I have), and though I realize we're talking about a totally different spirit, nonetheless, I'm just curious how or if rather, these chemicals would pass from ingestion to milk. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:34:23 GMT http://ayahuasca.tribe.net/thread/2902c259-a938-47d1-9207-15ce046fc335#961639ef-3d53-4763-8033-6f2668aa7a6d Jav 2008-10-06T05:34:23Z http://ayahuasca.tribe.net/thread/2902c259-a938-47d1-9207-15ce046fc335#406b0f79-46b1-491d-a51f-d0dc7c6fab58 Gayle, have you encountered this in ceremony in your time? Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:29:09 GMT http://ayahuasca.tribe.net/thread/2902c259-a938-47d1-9207-15ce046fc335#406b0f79-46b1-491d-a51f-d0dc7c6fab58 Jav 2008-10-06T05:29:09Z http://ayahuasca.tribe.net/thread/2902c259-a938-47d1-9207-15ce046fc335#a96fd909-aace-4e10-b2af-114438c7216a Thanks Kristen, I can definitely see how that would be a possibility too, that the sheer energy charge of it could have really positive effects. But a lot of women who aren't really quite as dedicated to it as some others are (reasonably so maybe....) would be pretty reluctant to try that out. :) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:28:42 GMT http://ayahuasca.tribe.net/thread/2902c259-a938-47d1-9207-15ce046fc335#a96fd909-aace-4e10-b2af-114438c7216a Jav 2008-10-06T05:28:42Z http://ayahuasca.tribe.net/thread/2902c259-a938-47d1-9207-15ce046fc335#392da0d8-f2c9-4f98-9a8d-8c59176ef524 The Indians don't consider it a problem, in my experience. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:27:04 GMT http://ayahuasca.tribe.net/thread/2902c259-a938-47d1-9207-15ce046fc335#392da0d8-f2c9-4f98-9a8d-8c59176ef524 gayle 2008-10-06T05:27:04Z http://ayahuasca.tribe.net/thread/2902c259-a938-47d1-9207-15ce046fc335#96f0c320-b5d8-476d-a4f3-cf665de0952b I don't know as much about Peruvian traditions and breast-feeding, but in the Brazilian churches, many women actually breastfeed during ceremonies in a space separate from the main ritual. I've even encountered women extracting breastmilk to be given to their babies later, because it is healing. This isn't very scientific, but I've witnessed it for years in the tradition, and all the babies (and their mothers) seem to be glowing and healthy. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:04:00 GMT http://ayahuasca.tribe.net/thread/2902c259-a938-47d1-9207-15ce046fc335#96f0c320-b5d8-476d-a4f3-cf665de0952b $item.owner.firstName 2008-10-06T03:04:00Z http://ayahuasca.tribe.net/thread/2902c259-a938-47d1-9207-15ce046fc335#e6bc4a27-b8a7-4e59-9985-dfa88d729921 Hey folks, I've got a friend who would like to drink aya with us, but is currently breast-feeding. Obviously my first reaction is no, don't recommend it at all, at least not so long as there is any doubt whatsoever about the chemical processes and how they may affect lactation. But I was wondering if anyone has any concrete scientific facts they would like to share, preferrably with reliable links, saying yay or nay on the matter. I'm guessing the Chacruna wouldn't really be a big deal as the dmt processes so quickly through our body. But the vine itself, the MAOi? I really don't know that much about it chemically. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks in advance, Jav Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:10:08 GMT http://ayahuasca.tribe.net/thread/2902c259-a938-47d1-9207-15ce046fc335#e6bc4a27-b8a7-4e59-9985-dfa88d729921 Jav 2008-10-06T02:10:08Z