Womb transplant birth worth the risk, says mother

First woman to give birth from transplanted uterus says pregnancy option was perfect idea despite lack of guarantees

The first woman to have given birth from a transplanted womb has said the reward made the risks of the procedure worthwhile.

The 36-year-old Swede and her partner have named the baby boy Vincent, which means to win in Latin. The mother learned at the age of 15 that she was born without a womb a condition that affects one in 4,500 women.

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