Trans dad Malachi Clarke opens up about his groundbreaking pregnancy, family life, and future plans
In a quiet Berkshire suburb, a family unlike any other is making history. Malachi Clarke, 27, and his fiancé Charlie Bennett, 31, are proud parents to their two-year-old son, Baby A. But their story isn’t just about fatherhood—it’s about breaking barriers.
Malachi, a trans man, is the first in the UK to publicly share his experience of conceiving and giving birth naturally. “Our son calls me Daddy and Charlie is Dadda,” he says, smiling. The couple, who met on Facebook Dating three years ago, are determined to show that trans people can build loving families just like anyone else.
The Journey to Parenthood
Born female, Malachi realised he was trans at 17 and began testosterone therapy at 19. By 20, he had undergone top surgery to remove his breasts. However, when severe acne forced him to stop testosterone at 25, he unexpectedly found himself able to conceive. Just a month after meeting Charlie, a childcare worker, Malachi discovered he was pregnant.
Embed from Getty Images“I never imagined having a baby, but when I found out, we embraced it,” he says. “We knew we wanted a family, and nature gave us this chance.”
Baby A was delivered via elective C-section, meeting his two doting fathers in a moment of overwhelming joy.
Challenging Stereotypes
Malachi and Charlie are determined to shift the conversation around trans parenthood. “The media often paints trans people as predators or broken, but we’re just living our lives,” Malachi explains. “You don’t need to freeze your eggs or go through IVF—trans men can conceive naturally.”
Despite facing ignorance and misunderstanding, the couple insists that their family is no different from any other. “Sex is sex—it’s not gay or straight, it’s just love,” Malachi adds. “Hearts, not parts.”
Support and Acceptance
The couple lives in Tilehurst, where Charlie grew up, and they are surrounded by unwavering support. “Charlie’s parents, my ‘in-laws,’ live just behind our garden. They love Baby A like any grandparents would,” Malachi says.
Raising a child comes with challenges, but they face them head-on. Baby A, who has autism, is developing at his own pace. “His speech is slower, but he’s thriving in all other areas,” Charlie explains.
While Charlie works as a room leader at their son’s nursery, Malachi has a job in hospice admin. “Every morning, I drop them both off at nursery and pick them up after work. We’re just a normal family,” he insists.
Breaking Barriers in the Trans Community
Within the trans community, Malachi’s story is unique. Many trans men who want children turn to sperm donors or IVF. “Most trans men date women before transitioning and continue to do so after,” he explains. “Gay men aren’t always accepting—they either see trans men as a fetish or struggle with the idea.”
That’s why meeting Charlie was so refreshing. “He didn’t care that I was trans—he saw me for who I am,” Malachi says.
Charlie agrees. “Plenty of people don’t care about labels. I just saw someone I loved.”
The Future of Their Family
Malachi and Charlie are already thinking about expanding their family. “We want more kids,” Malachi reveals. “I know I can do this again.”
Despite the controversy surrounding trans parenthood, they remain focused on their happiness. “I’m just a man who has a vagina,” Malachi says. “If people see me differently, that’s their problem—not mine.”
Their story isn’t about making a political statement—it’s about love, family, and embracing life on their own terms.
