A 'miracle baby' was born after womb transplant in Philadelphia

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020
'Miracle baby' born in Philadelphia with womb from dead donor
The second baby in the US was born after a uterus transplant.Jennifer and Drew Gobrecht never thought they would have kids ... until a deceased donor helped them realize their life goal.

Jennifer and Drew Gobrecht never thought they would be able to have kids. But then Jen signed up for a new trial at Penn Medicine where she would get a uterus transplant from a deceased donor.

The gamble paid off as her baby is now the second-ever born in the US from this type of operation.

At a press conference in January, Penn Medicine announced doctors had successfully done the transplant and the Gobrecht's welcomed a baby boy, named Benjamin Thomas. He's 8-weeks-old and was born just in time for the holidays.

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