Birth Trauma

Birth Trauma APPG

Birth trauma sadly affects far too many women and children - myself amongst them. This is why, after the traumatic birth of my daughter in 2022, I set up the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Birth Trauma on the 12th of July 2023. The APPG brought together men and women from across society who were passionate about ensuring mothers and children do not have to go through trauma at the very moment when they should be happiest.

I am proud to say that the APPG has achieved enormous success. We collected over 1,400 witness testimonies from mothers, fathers, medical professional, and academic experts. The first national inquiry into birth trauma in British history was established, running over seven sessions and hearing testimony from 44 witnesses. In May 2024 - only 10 months after the founding of the APPG - we released our report: 'Listen to Mums: Ending the Postcode Lottery on Perinatal Care'. The audience was filled with those who had supported our work, and we were delighted to have the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Victoria Atkins, speak at our event.

The Government immediately accepted many of our recommendations, and, if re-elected, I will continue to campaign for full acceptance of them.

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News

Theo Clarke MP wins Political Speech of the Year

I'm honoured to win Political Speech of the Year for the second time! Thank you to everyone who has supported my national cross-party campaign on birth trauma. I'd like to thank my current inquiry co-Chair, Rosie Duffield MP, and the Birth Trauma Association.

Theo Clarke MP makes Women in Westminster: The 100

I'm very honoured to have been chosen in this year's Women in Westminster: The 100 in recognition of my birth trauma campaign. It was a privilege to be with so many women who are influential in their fields and are inspiring the next generation to make a difference.

Theo Clarke MP Finalist 'Political Speech of the Year' Award

Stafford MP Theo Clarke is delighted to announce that her speech about her traumatic birth experience is a finalist for the 'Political Speech of the Year' Award, by Pagefield Parliamentarian Awards with Dods. This recognition is testament to the importance of tackling birth trauma.

Birth Trauma Inquiry Launched in UK Parliament

On 9 January 2024, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on birth trauma in the UK Parliament will set up an inquiry to investigate the reasons for traumatic birth and to develop policy recommendations to reduce the rate of birth trauma. Research shows that about 4-5% of women develop post-t

Theo Clarke MP Wins Parliamentary Speech of the Year

Well that was unexpected! I am deeply honoured and very surprised to have won Speech of the Year at the prestigious Spectator Parliamentarian of the Year Awards. Thank you to everyone who supported my birth trauma campaign.

Theo Clarke MP attends RCOG dinner

I was honoured to be invited to Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology annual dinner in recognition of my birth trauma campaign in Parliament. It means a huge amount to have the support of the RCOG & RCM. Thank you. I will continue to fight for better aftercare for all mums.