The miracle of life-for a new generation. The completely revised fifth edition of the beloved classic offers an astonishing glimpse of the world within the womb alongside authoritative advice for expectant parents.
Lennart Nilsson(1922-2017) is one of the foremost figures in the
history of photography. Working with medical researchers and using
advanced, custom-built equipment, he documented the inner workings
of the human body down to the cellular level. Above all, he
dedicated his career to capturing life in the womb from the moment
of fertilization until birth. He received numerous distinctions and
honors and his work has entered the collections of major museum and
institutions.
Linda Forsellis an award-winning freelance photojournalist from
Stockholm. Between 2011 and 2015 she was based in New York and
covered the North American continent for major Scandinavian news
outlets. Her photos have been published in international magazines
and shown at exhibitions worldwide.
Lars Hambergeris professor emeritus of obstetrics and gynecology at
the University of Gothenburg. He is the author of the most recent
editions ofA Child Is Bornand served as a medical expert and
consultant to Lennart Nilsson on these books as well as other
scientific book and film projects.
Gudrun Abascalis a senior midwife with over forty years' experience
in maternity care. In her daily work she has helped and supported
innumerable parents through pregnancy and childbirth. She has
written books for expectant parents as well as health care
professionals. She has founded maternity clinics that have helped
to change and improve healthcare for expectant mothers.
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