Last mentioned: Feb 24, 2026
Baby Hugo Born
The first UK birth from a deceased donor womb is officially announced.
UK Deceased Donor Birth
The first British baby is born using a womb from a deceased donor, marking a new clinical standard.
Pregnancy Confirmed
The recipient successfully conceived via IVF following the transplant.
Deceased Donor Transplant
The surgical team performed the UK's first successful cadaveric womb transplant.
First UK Womb Transplant
A living donor transplant was successfully performed between two sisters.
UK Living Donor Success
The first successful womb transplant in the UK is performed using a living donor.
Deceased Donor Milestone
Brazil records the first successful birth from a deceased donor womb transplant.
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 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.