The Implication of Ectogenesis for Human Dignity and Bioethics

Abstract

Ectogenesis, developing and nurturing a fetus outside the human body, represents a significant shift in reproductive technologies. It offers several potential benefits, including advancing prenatal medicine, improving neonatal intensive care, and providing a novel pathway toward biological parenthood. This paper scrutinizes the moral and ethical dimensions of Ectogenesis, particularly within the context of Catholic bioethics. It also provides a historical context for Ectogenesis, discussing its development and current state of research. This paper also addresses the potential risks and concerns associated with Ectogenesis, and the ethical implications of Ectogenesis are thoroughly examined, including questions of autonomy, equity, justice, and disability discrimination. The social and legal implications are also explored, including the impact on reproductive choices and the need for regulatory frameworks to address complex ethical questions raised by this technology.