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Louise Thompson ‘in shock’ after Downing Street visit for maternity petition

The former Made In Chelsea star has dedicated herself to campaigning for improved maternity services.

Evening Standard · Jul 9

“It Is One Of The Grossest Failings In Humanity That Women Are Treated Like This”

Four years after nearly dying during childbirth, Louise Thompson opens up about trauma, rage and finding purpose in the aftermath.

Marie Claire · Jun 21

Louise Thompson ‘optimistic’ after meeting Wes Streeting over maternity care

She said Mr Streeting told her he was ‘definitely open to the idea’ of appointing a maternity commissioner.

Evening Standard · May 6

Minister apologises to women affected by birth trauma after UK inquiry

Inquiry hears ‘harrowing’ testimonies and finds postcode lottery for quality of maternity care in England

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2024

‘Real taboo’: include birth trauma in UK women’s health strategy, MP urges

Theo Clarke shares own experience and says large number of people contacted inquiry into birth trauma after call for evidence

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2024

Over half of women who had traumatic childbirth say ordeal ‘put them off more kids’

Over four in ten of those who faced birth trauma say healthcare professionals used language which implied they were ‘a failure or to blame’

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Action needed to protect women from birth trauma – MP

Theo Clarke has revealed she suffered following a traumatic birth.

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023

MPs call for better aftercare for women who have traumatic births

Tory Theo Clarke shared her ‘terrifying’ experience in a call for more support.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023

Tory Theo Clarke re-selected after initially being blocked by local chiefs

The MP said she is ‘delighted’ to have been chosen to stand at the next election in Stafford after going to the party membership.

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023

Margaret Thatcher excluded from National Portrait Gallery mural to great British women

Britain’s first woman prime minister is not among the 133 figures depicted

Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2023