Last mentioned: Feb 24, 2026
Baby Hugo Born
The first UK birth from a deceased donor womb is officially announced.
Pregnancy Confirmed
The recipient successfully conceived via IVF following the transplant.
Deceased Donor Transplant
The surgical team performed the UK's first successful cadaveric womb transplant.
First UK Womb Transplant
A living donor transplant was successfully performed between two sisters.
The birth of baby Hugo marks a historic milestone in British reproductive medicine as the first successful delivery following a deceased donor womb transplant. This breakthrough validates the viability of cadaveric donation for uterine factor infertility, potentially expanding the donor pool for thousands of women.
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