I never got to experience my baby's scan but blind parents like me can now feel them
New innovations and workarounds are constantly being made to support blind parents in the challenges they face.
Reece Finnegan-Knight, a blind man, has experienced a unique moment with his unborn child through a 3D-printed model of his baby's ultrasound scan. The scheme, run by the charity Guide Dogs, allows blind parents to feel the details of their scans, making them feel more involved in their child's development. Reece and his wife Sophy attended their routine 12-week scan, where the sonographer described the contents of the scan to him.
They later received a 20-week scan model, which has made them feel more connected to their future child. Reece emphasizes the value of this innovation, as it allows blind parents to have a personal connection with their unborn baby without relying on others' descriptions.
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