Third Trimester 3D Printed Models Versus 3D Ultrasound Effects on Maternal-Fetal Attachment

Effects of 3D Printing Technology on Maternal Fetal Bonding Compared to 2D/3D Ultrasounds

This study will invite healthy women with singleton pregnancies and normal 20 week ultrasounds to participate in the study that will involve completing a demographic questionnaire and measure of attachment, a 3D ultrasound, being randomized to receive a 3D printed model of the fetal face or not, and completing the attachment measure again.

Inclusion Criteria:

• women
• between19-45 years of age
• singleton pregnancy
• no less than 26-weeks pregnant and no more than 31-weeks pregnant at randomization
• normal fetal anatomic survey (fas) ultrasound
• fluent in English

Exclusion Criteria:

• additional medical or entertainment ultrasounds after the 20 week anatomic ultrasound