TRANSFER OF A PRETERM BABY FROM A NATURAL WOMB

The present invention relates to a device for transferring a preterm from a natural womb of a pregnant mammal to an artificial womb, wherein the device comprises an adjustable first wound retractor and an adjustable second wound retractor, wherein each of the adjustable wound retractors is adapted to dilate a surgical wound incision to a desired diameter, comprising a flexible sleeve disposed in a cylindrical form between a first retraction ring and a second retraction ring, an annular shaped transfer device base placed over the second retraction rings, and a transfer bag device comprising a transfer bag having an opening which opening is connected to an annular shaped transfer device base coupling member, wherein the transfer bag is provided with at least one integrated glove for receiving the hand of a medical practitioner, in particular a gynaecologist, in order to allow the medical practitioner to transfer the preterm from the natural womb into the transfer bag.