Conception, Pregnancy and Birth is the new bible of childbirth that uniquely features both the mother's and the baby's experience - from fertilization to the first weeks of life. Dr Miriam Stoppard, a leading pregnancy and childcare expert, presents the most authoritative, and comprehensive guide to having a baby. Dr Stoppard explains the latest obstetrical tests and procedures, and current medical practices in clear, jargon-free language, and uses case studies to focus on special needs and concerns before, during and after pregnancy. This comprehensive guide is fully illustrated throughout with more than 500 colour photographs, drawings, ultrasound scans, and charts.