New 3D printing technology allows parents to see and touch their baby's face during pregnancy.
Gone are the days of outdated, black and white ultrasounds that only gave a vague image. The rapid development of technology and 3D printersoffer parents the opportunity to get to know their child before birth, creating a realistic plastic model of his face.
Wolfprint is now offering its services in Europe, starting with the UK. 3D to create clear images of the baby on which the 3D model is based. The cost of the service is approximately 420 euros.
The most suitable period for ultrasounds is considered to be between the 24th and 34th, a weeksof pregnancy period when the baby's face is fully formed and the features are more distinct.
According to Dr. Bryan Beattie from the Cardiff, the cost of the service is still high as the technology is new but we hope it will come down soon. The service will be useful for parents expecting babies with facial deformities as they will be able to take corrective action.
The spokesperson of Wolfprint says that «The reactions so far to the new technology are stunning, being able to touch a parent’s child's face before it is born is priceless!»
