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In the Womb: Witness the Journey from Conception to Birth through Astonishing 3D Images
Imagine being able to observe with astonishing clarity a child's delicate features as they evolve over the course of a pregnancy, or witness the complex behavior of new human life in utero. Now we can, thanks to the advent of innovative 3D and 4D imaging technologies that provide a powerful diagnostic tool for doctors and cast vivid light on our earliest development—and a profound new way for parents to bond with their babies on a deeper emotional level.
Combining more than 140 images of life-like models based on the latest science, computer-generated illustrations, and 3D ultrasound images with an uplifting, informative text, In the Womb is a week-by-week chronicle of the mysterious, magical progress from embryo to fetus to full-term infant.
Each spread features a central image and information about that particular stage as well as brief commentary explaining what we know and how we know it. For example, at 24 weeks we watch a fetus open and close her eyes, display facial expressions resembling a grimace and a frown, and stick out her tongue (no one has yet established exactly why). And during the last trimester, we learn, she experiences REM sleep and can hear loud noises through the fluids of her mother's body—a first hint of the world that awaits outside the womb.
Based on National Geographic's acclaimed television program, originally aired in 2005 and soon to be supplemented with two more 2-hour segments, In the Womb is the perfect gift for expectant parents and a fascinating perspective for anyone captivated by the miracle of life.
Combining more than 140 images of life-like models based on the latest science, computer-generated illustrations, and 3D ultrasound images with an uplifting, informative text, In the Womb is a week-by-week chronicle of the mysterious, magical progress from embryo to fetus to full-term infant.
Each spread features a central image and information about that particular stage as well as brief commentary explaining what we know and how we know it. For example, at 24 weeks we watch a fetus open and close her eyes, display facial expressions resembling a grimace and a frown, and stick out her tongue (no one has yet established exactly why). And during the last trimester, we learn, she experiences REM sleep and can hear loud noises through the fluids of her mother's body—a first hint of the world that awaits outside the womb.
Based on National Geographic's acclaimed television program, originally aired in 2005 and soon to be supplemented with two more 2-hour segments, In the Womb is the perfect gift for expectant parents and a fascinating perspective for anyone captivated by the miracle of life.
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160 pages, Hardcover
First published September 26, 2006
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April 30, 2022
Pretty good pictures (not as good as A Child Is Born) and the accompanying text is kinda doom and gloom, like “these are all the bad things that can happen in uterine that might have permanent consequences for the kid”
June 18, 2010
Of the books I've come across this is best at giving a week-by-week look at what is happening in utero without all of the heart-stopping "what could go wrong" twaddle.
Actually it's second best on the explanation and best on pictures. The best on at-a-glance week-by-week explanations is chapter 3 of Dad's Pregnant Too by Harlan Cohen.
Actually it's second best on the explanation and best on pictures. The best on at-a-glance week-by-week explanations is chapter 3 of Dad's Pregnant Too by Harlan Cohen.
November 4, 2013
3.5 stars.
An interesting overview of fetal development accompanied with realistic images. I preferred The Pregnant Body Book (more detailed) but loved the further reading section with recommendations on other books. Great to see the list recommended Making Babies: The Science of Pregnancy.
An interesting overview of fetal development accompanied with realistic images. I preferred The Pregnant Body Book (more detailed) but loved the further reading section with recommendations on other books. Great to see the list recommended Making Babies: The Science of Pregnancy.
August 10, 2007
I wish this book had been out when I was pregnant. It gives amazing photos of a baby in utero week by week. While I was pregnant, I would read up on what was happening to my baby that week. I would have loved having these pictures to go along with it. This would be a good book to give as a gift to any pregnant woman.
July 2, 2009
OK I actually watched the movie so my rating refers to the movie!! I know I know this is a book review but I couldn't help myself. When I watched this while pregnant with my 1st baby I balled my eyes out at the absolute miracle it is to carry a child, truly a gift only God gives. It took us 5 years to have our 1st so we are that much more thankful.
July 10, 2010
This is a really fascinating companion book to the National Geographic documentary of the same title. My parents sent me this book, and Claire brought the DVD with her a week later. I especially recommend the DVD to really see the images clearly, but the book is also interesting. It chooses certain milestones during the embryo/fetus's development and describes what is happening in the images.
April 13, 2008
I randomly found this book on the "new" shelf at the library, and was fascinated! My many pregnant friends might be interested as well ... detailed descriptions and images of a baby as it grows from conception to birth. God is so great!
May 23, 2012
This book combines scientific explanations of what happens in utero with stunning photographs. It is fantastic. In terms of understanding the miracle of life, we found it an engaging and awe-inspiring companion to all the pregnancy "guidebooks."
December 21, 2015
If you want to marvel at the journey from egg to child in 38 weeks, read this book. Oh Heavenly Father, your Word says that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. Thank you for using science to magnify the work of your hands.
July 3, 2007
This book is so cool! I can't wait to get pregnant again so I can use it as a reference of what is going on inside week by week. The photographs are awesome and the science is really interesting.
October 18, 2008
Very good details of embryology. It goes through every month of the baby's development.
August 31, 2009
This book was very informative and I learned quite a bit of interesting information. I would recommend it to anyone that is trying to get pregnant, that is pregnant, or that has a child.
June 8, 2012
"Astonishing 3D Images" It's true!
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