Last mentioned: Feb 24, 2026
UK Deceased Donor Birth
The first British baby is born using a womb from a deceased donor, marking a new clinical standard.
UK Living Donor Success
The first successful womb transplant in the UK is performed using a living donor.
Deceased Donor Milestone
Brazil records the first successful birth from a deceased donor womb transplant.
Global First
The first baby born via a living donor womb transplant is delivered in Sweden.
The United Kingdom has recorded its first birth from a mother who received a womb transplant from a deceased donor, a landmark achievement for the NHS. This breakthrough expands the possibilities for treating uterine factor infertility and reduces the surgical risks associated with living donor procedures.
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