In a remarkable leap for reproductive science, 36-year-old Grace Davidson has made UK history by giving birth to the nation’s first baby conceived and carried in a transplanted womb. Her daughter, Amy Isabel, arrived on February 27 via a planned C-section at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital in London, weighing 4.5lbs, both mother and baby are healthy and thriving.
What makes this birth so extraordinary is not just the medical breakthrough, but the powerful story of sisterly love behind it. Grace was born with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome, a rare condition where women are born without a functioning uterus. Her dream of becoming a mother came true thanks to her older sister, 42-year-old Amy Purdie, who generously donated her womb in February 2023.
After undergoing fertility treatments and the pioneering transplant, Grace and her medical team — led by Professor Richard Smith and Miss Isabel Quiroga, defied the odds. In a heartfelt tribute, Grace named her daughter after both her sister and Miss Quiroga, the transplant surgeon who helped make the dream a reality.
The moment marks a massive step forward for women affected by uterine factor infertility. Womb Transplant UK, the charity behind this life-changing procedure, has already carried out four transplants and is actively fundraising to help more women experience the gift of motherhood.
