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A Child Is Bornby Lennart Nilsson and Lars Hamberger
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:The fourth edition of this beloved classic--completely revised and updated. When it was first published nearly forty years ago, Lennart Nilsson's A Child is Born broke astonishing new ground, offering an unprecedented glimpse of life inside the womb. Now this completely new fourth edition of the international classic brings revolutionary photographic technology and artistry to a landmark work. Packed with breathtaking, never-before-seen photographs and entirely new text, this awesome journey from fertilization to birth is a timeless masterpiece--completely revised for a new generation. Review:"With Hamberger's updated text on guidance for new parents, progress in fertility treatments, genetics and pregnancy health, the volume should continue to be a vivid reference for the whole family." Publishers Weekly Review:"Completely revised, this book features an all new text and almost all new full-color photos.... Synopsis:This completely revised edition of the beloved international classic is now entirely in color, with historic, never-before-seen photos in every chapter and an entirely new text. From the Trade Paperback edition. About the AuthorLennart Nilsson, long been considered the world's leading medical and scientific photographer has contributed to Life, Time, National Geographic, Reader's Digest, and other leading magazines worldwide. His books have sold millions of copies and have been translated into twenty languages. He is the recipient of two Emmys for his film The Saga of Life and TV series The Miracle of Life. Nilsson has an honorary MD from the prestigious Karolinska Institute, Sweden, awarded for his scientific discoveries. Lars Hamberger is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Goteborg University in Sweden, and heads a laboratory and university clinic that is one of Europe's leading centers for research in human reproduction. From the Trade Paperback edition. Table of ContentsWoman and man — Fertilization and conception — Pregnancy: First few weeks (weeks 3-12) — Expanding abdomen (weeks 13-26) — Anticipation (weeks 27-40) — Labor and delivery — When nature needs help — Adventure begins.
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