After facing years of infertility and multiple failed surrogacy attempts, PR Craven and her husband Tom celebrated the news that their IVF pregnancy had been successful. PR, who was born with M syndrome and therefore unable to conceive naturally, underwent a groundbreaking uterus transplant as part of a research trial at the Royal Hospital for Women in Sydney. With the help of her donor Madonna Custen, PR gave birth to a healthy baby girl named Rose. While the procedure had complications for Madonna, she remains proud to have helped make PR’s dream of motherhood a reality. The successful trial has seen two babies born with three operations, with plans for more in the future, giving hope to other women struggling with infertility.
A groundbreaking medical procedure has made parenthood possible for PR Craven, who was born with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome, a condition that left her without a uterus. After undergoing a successful uterus transplant at the Royal Hospital for Women in Sydney, PR and her husband Tom welcomed their daughter Rose, born premature but healthy after a difficult pregnancy. The couple’s journey to parenthood included years of disappointment, failed surrogacy attempts, and the generosity of PR’s donor, Madonna Custen.
Madonna stepped in to donate her uterus when PR’s mother was not a match, making PR’s dream of motherhood a reality. However, Madonna’s own recovery from the procedure has been complicated, requiring further surgery and ongoing care. The Royal Hospital for Women’s uterus transplant trial has already seen two babies born successfully, with plans for three more transplants in the near future. PR hopes that more women like her will have access to this life-changing procedure in the future, as she continues to navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood with her new daughter, Rose.
The success of PR’s uterus transplant marks a milestone in Australian medical history, offering hope to those facing similar challenges in starting a family. With the support of dedicated medical teams, donors, and recipients like PR and Madonna, the field of reproductive medicine is advancing to make once-impossible dreams a reality. PR expresses gratitude for the opportunity to experience the joys of motherhood and looks forward to watching her daughter grow up, while also acknowledging the sacrifices and challenges faced by her donor and the medical team behind this groundbreaking procedure.