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PICTORIAL: UK records first baby born after womb transplant

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PICTORIAL: UK records first baby born after womb transplant

A British woman has given birth to a healthy baby girl after having her sister’s womb transplanted into her, becoming UK’s first that could benefit thousands more women, Daily Mail reports.
Grace Davidson, 36, who was reportedly born without a womb, and husband Angus, 37, have described welcoming their girl child, Amy Isabel, into the world on the February 27 as “the greatest gift we could ever have asked for.”
Grace was said to have discovered that she had Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome at the at of 19.
The syndrome is a condition of the reproductive system which means women are born with no womb or an under developed womb.
A team of 20 doctors and nurses were said to be on hand for the caesarean section birth at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital in London, in case of complications, but Amy was born healthy weighing 2.06kg (4.5 pounds) and needed no specialist care.
Amy’s entrance into the world, on February 27, came three weeks earlier than planned as Grace’s cervix started to shorten – a possible sign that labour was imminent.
Her medical team decided to proceed with an ‘abundance of caution’, as they wanted to reduce strain on the transplanted womb with a caesarean delivery before Grace went into labour.
Grace, a dietitian from north London, described holding her baby for the first time as “beyond amazing.”
“It was without any doubt, the best day of our lives. Full of joy, so much happiness and tears. I had longed to be a mum for so long,” she told the Daily Mail.
The baby was named in honour of Grace’s sister Amy Purdie, 42, a mother of two who donated her womb to her sister in February 2023.
Amy was said to have endured eight hours of surgery and weeks of recovery to donate her womb but described giving the couple the chance to have a baby as “a huge privilege” despite not liking “hospitals needles or blood.”
The baby’s middle name honours Isabel Quiroga, a consultant from the transplantation and endocrine surgery at The Churchill Hospital, Oxford who co-led the marathon 17-hour surgery to extract and implant the donated womb.
Miss Quiroga, who was present at the delivery, reportedly broke down in tears in the operating theatre when the couple told her of their name plan.
The report added that Professor Richard Smith, a consultant gynaecological surgeon at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in London, who co-led the operation with Miss Quiroga said the birth “offered new hope for thousands of women in the UK who would otherwise never have the opportunity to experience the joy of motherhood.”
It was also revealed that the team has now carried out three more womb transplants on women over the past two years this time using wombs donated by deceased donors – another UK first.
“They are all well, menstruating monthly and we are hoping for some pregnancies very soon,” Professor Smith told the Mail.
The couple hope to try or one more child as the womb will e removed within five years so that Grace can stop taking immunosuppressant medication, which can raise the risk of cancer.
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Gregory University Uturu Condemns Brutal K!lling Of Expatriates And Police Officer |

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Gregory University Uturu Condemns Brutal K!lling Of Expatriates And Police Officer |

The Management of Gregory University Uturu is deeply saddened by the brutal murder of two Chinese expatriates and one policeman in Amaya Ndundu autonomous community, Isuikwuato LGA, Abia State.

In a statement issued on Saturday by Sleek Ogwo, Deputy Registrar, Communication Gregory University Uturu strongly condemned the heinous act and urged security agencies to thoroughly investigate the crime, apprehend the perpetrators, and bring them to justice.

According to the statement “Addressing concerns about the safety of our students and staff, we assure the public, particularly parents and guardians, that the security of our university community remains our top priority. Given the significant distance between Ndundu and our location in Amaokwe Achara, Uturu, where the university is situated on a 100-hectare site, we are confident in the safety of our students and staff. Nevertheless, we continue to collaborate with relevant security agencies to ensure the security and well-being of the university community.”

“We appeal to everyone to remain calm and support the authorities in their efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice. This incident highlights the need for vigilance and cooperation between communities and security agencies to prevent such tragedies.”

“Management extends heartfelt condolences to the Consulate and Officials of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, the Inspector General of Police, Officers and Men of the Nigeria Police Force, and the families of the victims.”

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Billionaire Executive Tragically Die With Entire Family In New York City Helicopter Crash (Photos).

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Siemens Executive Agustín Escobar and Family Tragically Die in New York City Helicopter Crash Over Hudson River

 

In a devastating helicopter crash in New York City, Agustín Escobar, a top Siemens executive, lost his life along with his entire family. The fatal helicopter accident occurred over the Hudson River and has shaken the global business and aviation communities.

Agustín Escobar, the CEO of Train Infrastructure at Siemens Mobility Spain, was aboard the helicopter with his wife, Mercé Camprubí Montal, and their three young children when the aircraft went down. The children have been identified as Augustín Jr. (10), Mercé (8), and Victor (4). Heartbreakingly, young Mercé would have celebrated her 9th birthday just days after the tragic incident.

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“My Dad Will Never Forgive Me” – Fireboy Reveals Dad’s Disapproval Of His Body Tattoos.

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Fireboy DML Reveals Father’s Disapproval of His Tattoos: “He May Never Forgive Me”

 

Nigerian musical sensation and international star, Fireboy DML, born Adedamola Adefolahan, has opened up about a personal struggle involving his father’s strong disapproval of his tattoos.

During a recent interview on the 90s Baby Show, the 29-year-old hitmaker shared how his body art has created a rift in their relationship.

 

Fireboy DML revealed that while his father tolerates his piercings, he is deeply upset by the tattoos. The “Peru” crooner admitted that the disapproval runs so deep that he believes his father “might never forgive” him for getting inked. To maintain peace during family visits, the award-winning Afrobeats artist covers his tattoos with a jalabiya, a traditional long robe.

 

Despite the tension, Fireboy stands by his decision, explaining that his tattoos are a form of self-expression and not related to his career in music. “Even if I worked in a bank, I’d still have tattoos,” he stated, underlining the personal significance behind the ink.

 

As tattoos become increasingly popular among Nigerian celebrities, Fireboy DML’s story highlights the generational gap and cultural differences still present in many African households. While he continues to break boundaries in the music industry, Fireboy remains unapologetically true to his identity—tattoos “My and all.

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