S6 E18 | Tommy’s and Tackling Racism with Ria Clarke, aka The Doctor Mummy

In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn & Laura Buckingham talk to Ria Clarke, also known as the Dr Mummy. Ria Clarke is deeply involved in the work of Tommy's, a prominent charity focused on researching baby loss. She discusses her motivations for engaging in this crucial work and why she specifically chose to collaborate with Tommy's. As an ambassador for the organisation, Ria sheds light on the evolution Tommy's has undergone in the last 10 years. They explore the voices that are often overlooked and the institutionalised racism problem within healthcare. Ria emphasises the need for change to come from those causing harm and addresses the issue of racism in the medical field. Ria shares her professional experiences as an obstetrician and gynaecologist, delving into topics like miscarriage, balancing work and home life, and the challenges surrounding unexpected pregnancy announcements. She candidly discusses the worst part of loss and offers valuable advice for individuals facing bleeding during early pregnancy at home.In this episode you will hear: Why Ria Clarke choose to work with Tommy's charity and become an ambassadorHow Tommy's has evolved over the last 10 yearsThe issues with institutionalised racism in healthcareWhere change needs to come when tackling racism in the medical fieldThe Warriorship is a membership to help you navigate life after baby loss. It covers every stage of the recovery pathway, and provides support, advice, and a range of emotional tools to help you through this difficult time. This is more than a support group. For more information and to join The Warriorship go to: https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/warriorship/The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, honest emotive podcast that covers the heartbreaking subject of miscarriage, infertility and baby loss, expect honest conversations about unspoken experiences. Hosted by TWGGE founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham, this show is a chance to break the silence and really open up the dialogue around the topic of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo - let's ditch that for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ones that never came to be.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesWe are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk