# The Maternal Mental Health Expert Most Moms Don't Know Exists — Dr. Claire Smith on Reproductive Psychiatry

An episode of [Previa Alliance Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1632259054), 14 Sep 2026, 40 min.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2002513/episodes/19799840-the-maternal-mental-health-expert-most-moms-don-t-know-exists-dr-claire-smith-on-reproductive-psychiatry.mp3

You've heard of an OB-GYN. You've probably heard of a psychiatrist. But have you ever heard of a reproductive psychiatrist? If the answer is no, you're not alone. In this episode, Sarah sits down with reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Claire Smith to explain why one of the most important specialties in maternal mental health remains one of the least known. Together, they discuss what reproductive psychiatry is, why so few specialists exist, how this training differs from general psychiatry, and why so many women never learn this specialty is available until they're already struggling. Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@previa.alliance) • Instagram photos and videos Previa Alliance Podcast (@previapodcast) • Instagram photos and videos Keep the questions coming by sending them to info@previaalliance.com or DM us on Instagram!

## Chapters

- 0:00 Why Maternal Mental Health Is Trending
- 1:35 What Reproductive Psychiatry Really Is
- 6:42 Finding Competent Care While Pregnant
- 12:42 A Real Day In The Clinic
- 18:52 Better Screening Without Leading Questions
- 20:55 Intrusive Thoughts And Postpartum OCD
- 27:17 Postpartum Psychosis And What’s True
- 29:55 When Postpartum Ends And PPD Lingers
- 31:36 Two-Week Postpartum Visits And Partner Support
- 34:19 Paid Leave And A Moment For Change
- 39:12 Final Takeaways And Closing

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