Increasing numbers of research teams are investigating the feasibility of developing artificial
amnion and placenta technology (AAPT), commonly referred to as “artificial womb …

Background Breakthroughs in animal studies make the topic of human application of
ectogenesis for medical and non-medical purposes more relevant than ever before. While …

Opponents of abortion are often described as 'inconsistent'(hypocrites) in terms of their
beliefs, actions and/or priorities. They are alleged to do too little to combat spontaneous …

Throughout most of human history women have been defined by their biological role in
reproduction, seen first and foremost as gestators, which has led to the reproductive system …

Most opposition to induced abortion turns on the belief that human fetuses are persons from
conception. On this view, the moral status of the fetus alone requires those in a position to …

Objective: To present the ethical debate on the artificial placenta (AP) by identifying,
distinguishing, and organising the different ethical arguments described in the literature …

A few decades from now, it might become possible to gestate fetuses in artificial wombs.
Ectogestation as this is called, raises major legal and ethical issues, especially for abortion …

Two research teams recently announced their success in gestating lambs in biobags. 1 The
scientists working on the development of these devices regard them as part of the drive …

This essay explores the theological and anthropological significance of birth, in order to
discern what might be lost with the adoption of complete ectogestation (“artificial wombs”) …

Abstract 'Artificial womb'technology is highly anticipated for the benefits it might have as an
alternative to neonatal intensive care and for pregnant people. In the bioethical literature, it …