In this article Olson and Pellisier discuss how artificial wombs will change human reproduction. The authors believe that over time the concept of an egg, an artificial womb, will be used for human reproduction, rather than for incubating the fetus in a woman's body. This process is called ectogenesis, which is “the development of artificial wombs that can support fetuses until pregnancy without the need for the female body.” (Smajdor, 2007) This article discusses the concept of an artificial womb, the health and safety benefits, the benefits to potential parents, the possibility of gender equality and balanced parenting roles, and the potential resistance to the use of artificial wombs . While the concept of “artificial wombs” is not relatively new, it has had somewhat of a resurgence lately as we are starting to see more examples and studies to demonstrate the possibilities of a different type of human gestation in the future. The authors write that “humanity will inevitably return to the egg through “artificial wombs” that allow women the same freedom of gestation as birds in the air” (Olson & Pellisier, 2011). While the authors don't expect this technology to be available anytime soon, they believe that over time it will become available as a breeding method. Along with scientific studies, the arts are also starting to show an awareness of the concept of the artificial womb. In one of her recent performances Lady Gaga emerged from a synthetic womb while performing one of her musical numbers “Born this Way” and other books and films refer to this reproductive option. In 1932, Aldous Huxley wrote the book “Brave New World” which was a mix of science fiction and fantasy but was a pioneer in discussing the anticipatory developments of reproduction...... middle of paper ......n of the concept of using artificial wombs for human creation in the future through research is likely to occur outside the United States, but they believe it will. The idea of ​​using artificial wombs in the next 25-50 years is increasingly becoming a reality. Works Cited Garcia, J.E. (2005). In vitro fertilization. Retrieved July 4, 2011, from eMedicine Health website: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/in_vitro_fertilization/article_em.htmOlson, N., & Pellisier, H. (2011). Artificial wombs will generate new freedoms. Retrieved July 4, 2011, from the Institute for Emerging Ethics & Technologies website: http://ieet.org/index.php/IEET/more/4758Smajdor A. (2007) The Moral Imperative for Ectogenesis. Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare Ethics, 16,(3), 336-345. Retrieved from: http://search.proquest.com.dbprox.vinu.edu/docview/201362621?accountid=41640