Australia’s 1st Baby from Uterus Transplant Arrives Safely

Little Henry Bryant has made history as the first Australian baby to be birthed from a transplanted uterus. In 2021, Henry’s mother, Kristy Bryant, experienced a life-threatening episode after the birth of her first child. She needed to undergo emergency surgery to remove her uterus. Yet, Ms. Bryant wanted another child, but she could no longer conceive. “After my hysterectomy, I desperately wanted another child and I felt like there weren’t many options for somebody in my situation,” she said. Uterus Transplant A new groundbreaking research trial was conducted using funds from the Royal Hospital for Women Foundation, led by associate professor and gynaecologist, Rebecca Deans, from The Royal Hospital for Women, and UNSW Sydney....