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AquaWomb is essentially a sealed bag filled with heated artificial amniotic fluid.

Video. This ‘artificial womb’ could save the lives of very premature babies

Updated: 22/12/2025 - 17:11 GMT+1

By mimicking the maternal womb, doctors hope to extend the fetal stage of development, improving health outcomes later in life.

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