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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Bryony Gooch

First baby born in the UK after womb transplant from deceased donor

A baby boy has become the first child in the UK to be born to a motherwho received a womb from a deceased donor.

Hugo Powell was born in December, weighing 6lb 13oz (3.1kg), to Grace Bell and Steve Powell, following a landmark transplant that took place at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

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