ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the concepts discussed in the preceding chapters of this book. The book suggests that ectogenesis is unnatural, and its development would bring us closer to Brave New World both seem to be unfounded. It argues that the foetus has little intrinsic status at conception, but that its moral value grows during pregnancy, for a moderate view of foetal status coupled with a recognition of the significance of the relationship between a foetus and its parents. The book argues that the suggestion that adoption should be preferred to ectogenesis is unfounded, and that feminist concerns about the development of ectogenesis would be best addressed by women being fully involved in the development and use of ectogenesis. It also argues that the existence of ectogenetic device would be of benefit to some women, who desire to parent, but who may be forced to abort for maternal health reasons.
