Theo Clarke delivers keynote address at Midlands Maternity & Midwifery Festival

Theo Clarke was delighted to deliver the keynote address at the Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2025. She discussed the findings of last year's birth trauma inquiry and once again urged the government to implement the birth trauma report's recommendations. Ms Clarke also discussed her book, in particular the chapters on fathers and mental health - highlighting the importance of looking at the broader issues surrounding birth trauma.

Theo thanks the Midlands Maternity & Midwifery Forum for their continued support.

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