Artificial wombs are here. The only thing stopping scientists from growing a baby to term in one (or even very far past fertilization) are the government regulations prohibiting such activity.

The first thing I thought of when I saw this article were all of the good things that could come from an artificial womb. Then I read about how some women felt threatened and thought "kinda like the way that some men feel threatened by a turkey baster?"

But I suppose there are a ton of ethical implications that need to be considered now, and quickly, if we suddenly have the technology to create baby factories a la Brave New World. Much to consider indeed.

Take a look at:
Men redundant? Now we don't need (no stinkin') women either ,
by Robin McKie for The Observer .