Former Made In Chelsea star Louise Thompson has disclosed she is currently bed-bound while battling a new health problem, a sickness bug, adding to the severe medical complications she has faced since the near-fatal birth of her son.
A Harrowing Birth and Lasting Trauma
The 35-year-old nearly died in 2021 while giving birth to her son, Leo. The experience resulted in her developing post-traumatic stress disorder. The medical complications were so severe that last week she informed her followers that her injuries mean she cannot carry another child.
Louise developed a condition called Asherman's Syndrome, where scar tissue causes the uterus to become adhered together. This has worsened existing bowel problems. She also had to undergo emergency surgery following a post-natal haemorrhage.
Current Health Setback and Advocacy Work
In a recent update via her Instagram stories, Louise shared a video from her bed, explaining her current situation. "Hello guys, happy Tuesday, The sun's out and I'm feeling a lot better today," she said. "I actually didn't even share this so I probably don't need to but yesterday I worked from bed because I was not feeling very well."
She revealed that her colleagues had also been unwell, stating, "Poor Louisa, [who] I work with, was throwing up all last week and also Holly, who I work with, just arrived to the house and threw up outside." She expressed frustration at the viral nature of such illnesses, commenting on the lack of a cure.
Launching a Campaign for Maternity Care Reform
Beyond her personal health struggles, Louise is channeling her experience into activism. Over the summer, she spoke about her ordeal before the Birth Trauma All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG).
She has teamed up with former Conservative MP Theo Clarke and the pair are set to launch a petition in two weeks. The petition will call on the Government to appoint a dedicated commissioner to oversee maternity care standards.
Speaking to The Daily Mail, Louise highlighted the wider issue, saying, "It's something that a lot of people within my circle are talking about fairly regularly – the population problems we have." She added, "Thousands of women are crying out to me about this topic. Speaking on my own personal experience, I won't be able to carry another child. So immediately that puts us in a position where we are part of that problem now."
In addition to these challenges, Louise has also been diagnosed with a 5cm haemorrhagic cyst on her right ovary. While she is not in pain, she noted the cyst's size is equivalent to the "depth of [her] entire stomach" and expressed confusion as she has never had one before.
