Now available in Spanish, Pregnancy and Birth provides a visual and textual overview of the stages of pregnancy and birth.
The central figure shows the infant within the mother's uterus.
User friendly drawings and diagrams with clear explanations show the following:
detail of the mammary glands
ovulation, fertilization and implantation within the female reproductive organs
detail of the ovum and spermatozoon
Trimester and fetal development - conception , first, second and third trimesters
hormonal changes during pregnancy
describes the 3 stages of labor - dilation, childbirth and afterbirth
Also discusses genetic screening: AFP, Ultrasound, CVS and amniocentesis
Laminated and paper versions are available in English and Spanish. Made in USA
Available in the following versions:
- 20" x 26" heavy weight paper laminated with grommets at top corners ISBN 9781587791840
- 20" x 26" heavy weight paper ISBN 9781587791857
- 20" x 26" heavy weight paper laminated with grommets Spanish ISBN 9780781782210
- 20" x 26 heavy weight paper Spanish ISBN 9780781782203