First British baby born using transplanted womb from dead donor
Grace Bell, who was born without a viable womb, says her little boy is "simply a miracle".
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"It was simply a miracle."
— Grace Bell , Other
"I think of my donor and her family every day and pray they find some peace in knowing their daughter gave me the biggest gift: the gift of life."
— Grace Bell , Other
"Very few babies have been born in Europe as a result of their mothers receiving a womb from a deceased donor."
— Isabel Quiroga , Other
Key People
A woman who gave birth to the first child in the UK using a womb transplanted from a deceased donor.
Transplant surgeon and joint team leader involved in the womb transplant process.
Consultant gynaecologist who started researching womb transplantation over 25 years ago.
Grace Bell's partner.
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Grace Bell, who was born without a viable womb, says her little boy is "simply a miracle".
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