Transgender man's groundbreaking journey to parenthood in the UK
Malachi Clarke, a 27-year-old Briton, became the first transgender man in the country to naturally conceive and give birth to a child. His son was born in 2023, and this story has only now been revealed.
- Malachi Clarke, a hospice worker, underwent gender transition after the age of 17, but his pregnancy was made possible due to a break in hormone therapy.
- He is listed as "mother" on the birth certificate, but he does not plan to change this in court, emphasizing his identity as a father.
- The family plans to grow, not ruling out another natural conception by Malachi.
How did the pregnancy happen?
Malachi Clarke, who lived as a woman until the age of 17, underwent gender transition. His pregnancy became possible due to a break in hormone therapy, which he implemented because of acne problems. - My features became a bit softer, and my facial hair got lighter, but I didn’t feel feminine – I just felt like myself - Clarke explains in an interview with "The Mirror".
On the child's birth certificate, Malachi is listed as "mother", but he doesn't plan to change this situation in court. - I don’t care that I’m down as mother on the birth certificate. I know who I am – I’m his dad - he explains. The boy, now two years old and on the autism spectrum, calls his parents "daddy" (Malachi) and "papa" (Charlie).
The family plans to grow and does not rule out another natural conception by Malachi, despite the need for a break in hormone therapy. - I’m proud I gave birth as a man and want more children. We’d like a sibling for our son, so he always has a friend - admits Malachi. The couple decided to share their story to show that being "trans" has positive sides. - We want people to see there is a positive side to being trans. The media paints us as predators but we’re just a couple getting on with life - they explain.
