Womb Removed Mid-Pregnancy, Baby Survives

Apr 21, 2025 Kriti Keshari

At 20 weeks pregnant, Lucy Isaac, a teacher in the UK, had ovarian cancer removed during a rare procedure, protecting her baby boy Rafferty inside

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An incredible medical achievement, the intricate five-hour procedure involved temporarily removing Lucy's womb while Rafferty was still inside in order to treat the malignancy

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Lucy's womb was kept warm in a saline pack throughout the process, and two medical professionals kept a careful eye on her to make sure Rafferty was safe

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Lucy's womb was carefully realigned after the malignant tissue was safely removed, and the pregnancy proceeded normally

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Due to the successful surgery and medical knowledge, Rafferty was born in January in good health and weighed six pounds, five ounces

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Later, Lucy and Rafferty came back to express their gratitude to the medical team, emphasizing the emotional impact of the life-saving operation

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