Alcohol and Lactation: Patient Experience and New SOGC Guideline

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed during this podcast are those of the individuals participating and do not necessarily represent the official position or opinion of the SOGC. Summary: Join guest host Julia Wykes for a second conversation with Ms. Janet Christie and Dr. Nirmala Chandrasekaran as they continue their discussion on alcohol use and cessation around pregnancy, lactation, and parenting. Ms. Christie brings her lived experience from a patient and certified addiction recovery coach perspective, and Dr. Chandrasekaran brings her many years of clinical knowledge and expertise. Together, they discuss helpful strategies for healthcare providers and patients. About Dr. Nirmala Chandrasekaran:Dr. Chandrasekaran is a Maternal–Fetal Medicine specialist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Toronto. She is a Staff Perinatologist at St. Michael’s Hospital, where she serves as Lead for Obstetrical Ultrasound, Lead for Obstetrics Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, and MFM Lead for the Perinatal Addictions Clinic. She holds multiple fellowships from the Royal Colleges in the UK and Canada and has received international distinctions. Her clinical and research interests include high-risk pregnancy, obstetric ultrasound, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, perinatal addictions, patient safety, and quality improvement.  About Janet Christie: Janet is a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach, speaker, and facilitator with over 30 years of personal recovery from multiple addictions. She helps women heal from the pain and stigma of addiction by challenging stereotypes and shifting societal paradigms. Janet has been instrumental in developing the FASD Key Worker Program in BC and the Moms Mentoring Moms initiative, supporting women in recovery and families affected by FASD. Her story has been widely published as an inspiring example of resilience and hope.