Understanding The Promise of Plant Medicine for Post Partum

Licensed Midwife and PhD student, Mason Wilson-Tanev, discusses psychedelic science in pregnancy and postpartum. She addresses the history of plant medicine use, its prohibition, and its current renaissance. Also explored is the hidden epidemic of postpartum anxiety and depression, the limitations of current treatments, and the promise offered by psychedelic medicine, including what is and is not known.
This Oakland Public Library online event was recorded live on Tuesday, December 5.