Oxford University Hospitals

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Last mentioned: Feb 24, 2026

Timeline

  1. Baby Hugo Born

    The first UK birth from a deceased donor womb is officially announced.

  2. Pregnancy Confirmed

    The recipient successfully conceived via IVF following the transplant.

  3. Deceased Donor Transplant

    The surgical team performed the UK's first successful cadaveric womb transplant.

  4. First UK Womb Transplant

    A living donor transplant was successfully performed between two sisters.

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UK Records First Birth Following Deceased Donor Womb Transplant

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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