Breaking barriers: UK's first trans dad shares unique journey
Malachi Clarke, a 27-year-old Briton, became the first transgender man in the country to conceive and give birth to a child naturally. His son was born in 2023, although this remarkable story has only recently been revealed.
- Malachi Clarke, a hospice worker, underwent gender transition after the age of 17, but his pregnancy was possible due to a pause in hormonal therapy.
- He is listed as "mother" on the birth certificate, but he does not intend to change this legally, emphasising 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 a gender transition. His pregnancy was possible due to a pause in hormonal therapy, which he took because of acne issues. - 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 status legally. - 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, who is now two years old and on the autism spectrum, calls his parents "daddy" (Malachi) and "papa" (Charlie).
The family plans to expand and does not rule out another natural conception by Malachi despite the necessary pause in hormonal 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 shared their story to demonstrate that being "trans" has positive aspects.
