Womb transplant baby a 'medical breakthrough', says Streeting
What
Womb transplant baby a 'medical breakthrough', says Streeting Womb transplant baby a 'medical breakthrough', says Streeting Wes Streeting said womb transplants could "possibly" be available on the NHS in the future.
Key points
- Grace Davidson, 36, from north London, received the organ from her older sister Amy in the UK's first womb transplant in 2023, and she gave birth in February to her daughter, named Amy Isabel after her aunt and a surgeon who helped perfect the technique.
- Grace and Angus Davidson with baby Amy Isabel (Womb Transplant/UK) In particular, congratulations go to Prof Richard Smith, who has held this vision for 25 years and had to overcome many hurdles on the way, not least raising the funds for the programme.
- Womb transplant baby a 'medical breakthrough', says Streeting Wes Streeting said womb transplants could possibly be available on the NHS in the future.
- Just four womb transplants have been conducted in the UK so far, each of which were fully funded by the charity Womb Transplant UK.
- Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the birth was 'amazing' (PA) Asked whether the procedure will ever be provided by the NHS, he told Times Radio: Well, quite possibly.
Who
Alison Campbell; Sarah Norcross; England
When
sibly" be available on the NHS in the future.
Where
UK; London; Sweden
Why
Grace Davidson, 36, from north London, received the organ from her older sister Amy in the UK's first womb transplant in 2023, and she gave birth in February to her daughter, named Amy Isabel after her aunt and a surgeon who helped perfect the technique.
How
Just four womb transplants have been conducted in the UK so far, each of which were fully funded by the charity Womb Transplant UK.
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