3D U/S Maternal Fetal Bonding in African American Women

The Impact of 3D Ultrasound on Maternal-Fetal Attachment Among African American Women

To determine whether 3D models of fetus' face created from 3D ultrasound will increase maternal and paternal attachment, lower stress, anxiety and depression and have improved life-style choices during pregnancy in African-American women.One-third of participants will receive 3D model and complete questionnaires, one-third will receive a picture of 3D ultrasound of their baby and complete questionnaires, and one-third will only complete the questionnaires

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age - Female 19-45 years of age
• Fluent in English
• African American
• Currently pregnant (between 26- and 31-weeks' gestation)
• Have normal 20-week ultrasound

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having received more than 3 ultrasounds prior to study
• Medical need for additional ultrasounds
• Multiple fetuses
• > 31 weeks gestation
• Is not African American
• Is not fluent in English