When Will We Have Artificial Wombs?

Currently, a 14-day rule prevents human embryos from being kept in artificial wombs longer than 14 days. This rule has been codified into law in twelve countries.

Are there artificial wombs?

The researchers have built artificial wombs that can support lambs that are developmentally equivalent to a 24-week-old human fetus. (There are no artificial womb studies involving human fetuses.)

How much does it cost to have a baby in an artificial womb?

Medical reports have already shown racial and ethnic disparities in infertility treatments and access to assisted reproductive technologies. Costs on average total $12,400 per cycle of treatment and may require several cycles to achieve a live birth.