What happens when one woman’s journey through birth trauma sparks a movement that shatters decades of silence and reshapes care for millions?
In this intensely honest and moving episode, Theodora Clarke shares her journey from a harrowing experience in the maternity ward to becoming a leading advocate for changing the conversation—and the system—around birth trauma.
As a former UK Member of Parliament and the architect of Britain’s first ever parliamentary inquiry into birth trauma, Theodora brings not just the perspective of a survivor, but the resolve and vision of a reformer.
She unpacks the stark reality of her daughter’s birth, the aftershocks she endured, and the devastating void left by a health system that all but erased her as a patient.
You’ll hear the unfiltered reality of surviving severe birth trauma, the challenges of recovery, and the systemic neglect that too many new mothers face.
Theodora reveals how silence and stigma can profoundly shape the journey after birth trauma—the mental toll of being dismissed, the loneliness that comes with a lack of support, and the relief and empowerment found in finally speaking out.
She shares hard-won insights on navigating the healthcare system, understanding your rights, and the power of honest conversation to break taboos.
If you want to know what truly needs to change for mothers—and how telling our stories can spark both solidarity and reform—this episode is for you.
This is more than an interview—it’s a rallying cry to transform shame into solidarity and silence into lasting change.
Listen now to become part of the movement.
You can find Theodora at
Website : https://www.theo-clarke.org.uk
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/theoclarkemp/
TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@theo.clarkeuk
For more The Pregnancy Process
You can join my complimentary but private pregnancy community
Apply : https://bit.ly/ThePregnancyProcess-Apply
Or follow me :
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/thepregnancyprocess
YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thepregnancyprocess
