Can We Talk About Fetal Consciousness?
Acta paediatrica March 23, 2026 DOI: 10.1111/apa.70520 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
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| Key findings | Argues that fetal consciousness cannot be conclusively demonstrated with current empirical methods and remains a philosophical construct rather than a scientifically established phenomenon. |
Abstract
This mini‐review examines research on fetal consciousness, focusing on whether it can be empirically assessed or remains primarily a philosophical construct.