Last mentioned: Feb 24, 2026
British First
First British baby born via a deceased donor womb transplant.
UK Milestone
First successful womb transplant in the UK using a living donor (sister).
Deceased Donor Breakthrough
First successful birth from a deceased donor womb transplant achieved in Brazil.
World First
First live birth from a living-donor womb transplant in Sweden.
The birth of the first British baby following a womb transplant from a deceased donor represents a significant breakthrough for reproductive medicine in the UK. This milestone expands the potential donor pool for women with uterine factor infertility, moving the procedure beyond reliance on living relatives.
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