From Publishers Weekly 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. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information， Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. From School Library Journal YA-- Completely revised， this book features an all new text and almost all new full-color photos. However， it is not the end-all for books dealing with childbirth. The subject of Chorionic Villus Sampling or CVS (a pregnancy test for damaged chromosomes such as Down's， etc.) is depicted here as similar to amniocentesis， inserting the needle into the abdomen to withdraw a villi from the placenta. Frequently in the U. S. the procedure is performed using a catheter inserted through the cervix. Also， the book does not discuss the increased risk of CVS over amniocentesis. However， the breathtaking photos and comprehensive text make it a must for all libraries.Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information， Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. See all Editorial Reviews