What is MRKH syndrome and how does it affect women?

MRKH syndrome is a condition affecting around 1 in 5,000 women, meaning they are born without a womb, impacting their ability to conceive and carry a pregnancy.

How did Laura deliver her biological baby without a womb?

Laura used her own eggs, retrieved through fertility treatment, which were then carried by a surrogate. She was able to deliver her baby with guidance during the surrogate's labor.

When is Laura and Daniel Clarke's first Christmas as a family?

Laura and Daniel Clarke are celebrating their first Christmas as a family in the current year, 2025, with their son George.

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Miracle Birth: Mom Delivers Own Baby Despite No Womb

14 Dec

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Summary

Laura lacked a womb due to MRKH syndrome, affecting 1 in 5,000 women.
A friend's kindness allowed Laura to deliver her biological son, George.
This Christmas marks the family's first, a moment they feared they'd miss.

Miracle Birth: Mom Delivers Own Baby Despite No Womb

Laura, diagnosed with MRKH syndrome at 16, faced a future where having children seemed impossible due to the absence of a womb. This rare condition, affecting around one in 5,000 women, also presented complications with her ovaries and internal organs, leaving doctors with no clear explanation. Despite these challenges, Laura and her partner Daniel were determined to start a family.

Their journey led them to explore surrogacy, with initial fertility consultations proving disheartening as they couldn't access Laura's ovaries. However, a recommendation to the Hewitt Centre offered a glimmer of hope. After a two-week stimulation treatment, eight eggs were retrieved, resulting in five embryos. A remarkable act of kindness from a woman named Annie, whom they met through Surrogacy UK, offered them the chance to use Laura's eggs and have a biological child.