The Aporia
The Aporia
Newton, S. (2026, September 7). New pilot to turn ultrasounds into 3D-printed moulds for parents with sight loss. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/health/new-pilot-to-turn-ultrasounds-into-3dprinted-moulds-for-parents-with-sight-loss-b1295980.html
Newton, Storm. “New pilot to turn ultrasounds into 3D-printed moulds for parents with sight loss.” Evening Standard, 7 Sept. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/news/health/new-pilot-to-turn-ultrasounds-into-3dprinted-moulds-for-parents-with-sight-loss-b1295980.html.
Newton, Storm. “New pilot to turn ultrasounds into 3D-printed moulds for parents with sight loss.” Evening Standard, September 7, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/health/new-pilot-to-turn-ultrasounds-into-3dprinted-moulds-for-parents-with-sight-loss-b1295980.html.
Dated when The Aporia collected the article, usually within hours of publication. Check the original for its exact date and byline.
A new pilot program called First Hello has been launched by the charity Guide Dogs to help parents and grandparents with sight loss experience the joys of pregnancy. The program uses 3D printing technology to turn ultrasounds into tactile models that can be felt, allowing those with visual impairments to "trace the contours" of their baby before birth. Around 50 bespoke tactile sonograms will be available as part of the initial pilot. According to Kerry Bevan, head of support services at Guide Dogs, people with sight loss are often excluded from significant life moments and this project aims to change that. The program's goal is to give everyone, regardless of their visual ability, the chance to experience early parenting milestones.
