World First As Baby Is Born To Woman With Womb Transplant

Snuggled against the warmth of his mother, he knows nothing of the
extraordinary journey she undertook to
give him life.

But this little boy is the first in the world to be born after a womb
transplant. His 'breathtaking' birth gives hope to thousands of
childless women around the world - including at least 15,000 in
Britain.

One of the doctors involved in the delivery said that it was so
emotional, it was like having her own child. The boy, who is in
perfect health, was born to a 36-year-old Swedish woman.

She was born without a womb - and carried her baby in a womb donated
by a 61-year-old woman. Another six women given new wombs are also
pregnant.

Last night, the Lancet medical journal released details about the
remarkable birth. The little boy, whose arrival has remained secret
until now, was born by Caesarean section a month ago.'The mother and
child are both doing well and have returned home. The new parents are
of course very happy and thankful.'