Improved maternal bonding with the use of 3D-printed models in the setting of a facial cleft. Issue 3 (14th August 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Coté, John J; Thomas, Brittany; Marvin, Joseph
• Is Part Of: Journal of 3D printing in medicine. Volume 2:Issue 3(2018)
• Page Start: 97
• Page End: 102
• Publication Date: 2018-08-14
• Subjects: 3D printing -- facial cleft -- maternal–fetal bonding; Three-dimensional imaging in medicine -- Periodicals; Three-dimensional printing -- Periodicals; Medical technology -- Periodicals; Medical innovations -- Periodicals; Biomedical Technology; Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; Medical innovations; Medical technology; Three-dimensional imaging in medicine; Three-dimensional printing; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 610.28
• DOI: 10.2217/3dp-2018-0005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2059-4755

Abstract

Aim: Case presentation of the effects of 3D-printed models on the maternal bonding of two fetuses with facial clefts.Method: In one case the Maternal Antenatal Attachment Scale was used to score maternal bonding before and after viewing of 3D-printed images. In the other case, the effect of the 3D-printed image was witnessed anecdotally. Both 3D prints were created using polylactic acid on an Ultramaker 2+ printer.Result: In both cases maternal bonding appeared to be improved. Increased global bonding and quality of attachment was quantifiably measured in the second case.Conclusion: 3D-printed models can be a useful addition to patient education and can positively impact maternal–fetal bonding. Further study is required to evaluate how 3D printing can affect maternal bonding in a larger setting.