Last mentioned: Feb 24, 2026
Birth of Baby Hugo
Doctors announce the successful delivery of the first UK baby born from a womb transplant.
Pregnancy Confirmed
Clinical confirmation of a healthy developing fetus within the transplanted organ.
Embryo Transfer
Following a period of recovery and monitoring, a single embryo is transferred via IVF.
First UK Womb Transplant
A 34-year-old woman receives a womb from her 40-year-old sister in a landmark surgery.
The birth of baby Hugo marks the first successful delivery following a womb transplant in the United Kingdom, validating decades of surgical research. This clinical breakthrough by the Womb Transplant UK team establishes a new standard for treating absolute uterine factor infertility.
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