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Medical researchers gather to discuss artificial wombs

The researchers will look at the ethics and possibilities of creating devices to increase the chances of extremely pre-mature babies surviving after birth.

News 12 Staff

Sep 20, 2023, 8:35 AM

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Medical researchers will be meeting this week to discuss artificial wombs.

The researchers will look at the ethics and possibilities of creating devices to increase the chances of extremely pre-mature babies surviving after birth.

Artificial wombs are not meant to replace a pregnant mother, instead they would act as a womb after birth by delivering oxygen, nutrients and hormones as the infant continues to develop vital organs.

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