Last mentioned: Feb 24, 2026
British First
First British baby born via a deceased donor womb transplant.
UK Deceased Donor Birth
The first British baby is born using a womb from a deceased donor, marking a new clinical standard.
UK Milestone
First successful womb transplant in the UK using a living donor (sister).
UK Living Donor Success
The first successful womb transplant in the UK is performed using a living donor.
Deceased Donor Breakthrough
First successful birth from a deceased donor womb transplant achieved in Brazil.
Deceased Donor Milestone
Brazil records the first successful birth from a deceased donor womb transplant.
World First
First live birth from a living-donor womb transplant in Sweden.
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.
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.