A child is born

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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 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. Long considered the world's leading medical and scientific photographer, Lennart Nilsson uses a new high-definition ultrasound technique, scanning electron and light microscopes, and advanced fibre optics to make an unparalleled record of the unseen world within our bodies. Here, in a series of stunning close-up images, the miracle of human reproduction unfolds: The egg travelling down the Fallopian tube; the sperm racing to meet it; the moment of fertilization; the very first cell division; the tiny embryo attaching to the uterine wall; the growth of eyes, ears, fingers, and toes; and finally the moment of delivery itself - give an astonishing glimpse of the first moments of life. And the updated text features authoritative advice for new parents, plus fascinating information on recent advances in fertility treatments, state-of-the-art testing, genetics, environmental factors, and pregnancy health.