​UK’s First Baby Born After Womb Transplant Marks Medical Milestone​ mirror.co.uk

In a groundbreaking achievement for British medicine, Grace Davidson, 36, has become the first woman in the UK to give birth after receiving a womb transplant. Diagnosed with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome, a condition where the uterus is absent or underdeveloped, Grace underwent an 18-hour transplant surgery in 2023, with her sister, Amy Purdie, serving as the donor. The procedure was funded by Womb Transplant UK.

Following successful IVF treatment, Grace delivered a healthy baby girl, Amy Isabel, via planned Caesarean section on February 27, 2025, at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital in London. The birth represents a significant advancement in reproductive medicine, offering hope to approximately 15,000 women in the UK who are unable to conceive due to uterine factor infertility.

This success underscores the potential of uterine transplantation as a viable fertility treatment, providing new possibilities for women previously unable to carry their own children. The medical team, led by Professor Richard Smith and consultant surgeon Isabel Quiroga, hailed the achievement as a culmination of 25 years of research and a testament to the dedication of all involved. ​