First UK baby born from deceased donor womb transplant

A baby boy is the first in the UK born using a womb transplanted from a deceased donor. Grace Bell, who lacked a viable womb, welcomed her son Hugo. Bell underwent a 10-hour transplant surgery in June 2024, followed by IVF. This groundbreaking procedure offers hope to women with similar conditions, like MRKH syndrome. The birth is part of a UK clinical trial exploring deceased donor womb transplants as a potential regular treatment. Globally, over 100 womb transplants have resulted in more than 70 births.