Uterine Factor Infertility (UFI)

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Last mentioned: Feb 24, 2026

Timeline

February 2026
UK Deceased Donor Birth

The first British baby is born using a womb from a deceased donor, marking a new clinical standard.
2023
UK Living Donor Success

The first successful womb transplant in the UK is performed using a living donor.
2017
Deceased Donor Milestone

Brazil records the first successful birth from a deceased donor womb transplant.
2014
Global First

The first baby born via a living donor womb transplant is delivered in Sweden.

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First UK Baby Born via Deceased Donor Womb Transplant Marks Medical Milestone

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.

Feb 24, 2026 2 sources