"Artificial Wombs Show Promise for Premature Babies Amidst Feminist Debate"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Scientists at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have developed an artificial uterus, known as EXTEND, which has shown promising results in over 300 tests with preterm lambs, potentially offering a life-saving solution for the 15 million infants born prematurely each year. The device, which mimics the in-utero environment by connecting the fetus' umbilical cord to an oxygenator within a fluid sac, has led to normal development in the lambs, including healthy lung and brain growth. The FDA is considering the approval of human trials, with a decision expected later this year. The technology aims to support premature infants through critical developmental stages, rather than replace pregnancy.