Dutch startup develops artificial womb to save babies born too early to survive
By Mrigakshi Dixit,
By Mrigakshi Dixit,
A Netherlands-based startup, Aqua Womb, is exploring the potential of making a womb-like life support system for extremely premature infants.
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The Guardian reported that the system utilizes a glass tank filled with synthetic amniotic fluid at near-body temperature.
It is designed with a firm outer silicone layer that pushes back against the baby’s kicks, thereby helping their muscles to stretch and gain strength.
An artificial womb would allow the baby to be delivered via C-section directly into a fluid-filled pouch and connected to a human-made placenta.
Another incredible invention which will be a massive game-changer if it proves to work as designed.
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