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A Child Is Born Completely Revised Edition Hardcover – January 1, 1980

by Lennart Nilsson (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 68 ratings
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In this latest edition of a classic originally published almost 40 years ago, photographer Nilsson and obstetrician Hamberger explore the miracle of birth, from attraction between a man and a woman to fertilization, pregnancy, labor and delivery; they also discuss infertility and developments in IVF and other treatments. Over 350 new photographs have been added to the fourth edition, including in utero pictures captured with endoscopy and three-dimensional ultrasound technology. Nilsson zooms in on sperm racing towards the egg, the brand-new zygote, the embryo clinging to the lining of the uterus, a tadpole-like fetus and the remarkably developed ear of a 18-week old fetus, among other moments in the process of human reproduction. 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
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  1. Print length
    160 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Delacorte Press/Seymour Law
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1980
  5. Dimensions
    8 x 5 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    044001266X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0440012665
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001D9CIBG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Delacorte Press/Seymour Law; First Edition (January 1, 1980)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 044001266X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0440012665
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 5 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 68 ratings

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Anne Bongiovanni
5.0 out of 5 stars Photographs are amazing!
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2021
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My sister bought this for me 1982. We watched the growth of the little one through the amazing photography. It was overpriced, I had to have it for my grandson’s development. He will join us in Person in December 2021.
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J.D. in Yorktown
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book. Had it during the 80s and it's ...
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2016
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Fantastic book. Had it during the 80s and it's still good today although upgrades have come to the market place. Better everything so more can be shown. I ordered one and received a kind of ratty copy of the original from that era. That's not what I had in mind when I ordered it. I'll wait a bit longer and order another one, better than the original. Doesn't pay to cut corners in some areas of a marketplace. :)
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Mark R. Reeves MD
5.0 out of 5 stars A book for the ages.
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2020
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I first became aware of this book while in medical school studying embryology and it enables you to see human development in all of its glory. I've never seen a better book on this subject.
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wendy salem
5.0 out of 5 stars So real
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2020
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I love this book. I read it for all three of my pregnancies 30, 28 and 26 years. Now I am buying it for my pregnant nieces, relatives and friends. I highly recommend it.
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Barbiwalker
1.0 out of 5 stars Book..a child is born
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023
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In poor condition not in good condition.
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sciencepro
5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless photos
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2018
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Bought this for my expectant daughter. It’s the SAME book I had purchased when I was expecting HER!
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Kris A. Berger
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing photos.
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2020
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Amazing photos of the preform child.
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sue
3.0 out of 5 stars slightly used
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2011
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I was a lttle disappointed as this book had gone as far to being in a library and I coudn't get the sticker off and the pages were stamped with the library's address. I had to tape some pages together as I wanted it to be a gift for my daughter who is having identical twins. The caption read used/like new... So overall I was disappointed, but spent more for shipping then I did for the book. I will know better to just buy a new book when it is for a gift.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2017
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Mrs. S. E. Glennie
4.0 out of 5 stars An old edition, and therefore a little dated.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 9, 2016
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I read this book over 30 years ago. Although at the time the images were stunning and the subject matter important, I had not realised how much image production has changed over the years. Therefore, the old edition that I ordered is rather dated. I suspect the the new edition is really brilliant, and perhaps I should have paid a little more and ordered that. However, an excellent book to have around the house, particularly to introduce older teens to the in utero development of the baby.
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