Uses the microimagery of Swedish photographer Lennart Nilsson to track human development from embryo to newborn. Looks at the latest advances in human understanding of fertilization as well as embryonic and fetal development.
an illustrated account of conception, pregnancy, and childbirth
Caveney, Sylvia
1977
Explains in text and illustrations the birth cycle from conception to the birth of the baby and discusses the physical and social aspects of this process.
Describes the causes of infertility; reviews the conventional medical therapies that may be used to achieve conception; looks at the history of in vitro fertilization and its variations; and discusses the criticisms that have been aimed at the fertility industry.
Provides an introduction to the male and female reproductive and endocrine systems, discussing growth, puberty, sexual maturity, the production of sex cells, and the process of fertilization.