How Life Begins:: The Science of Life in the Womb

by Christopher Vaughan

With the advent of ultrasound technology and other imaging techniques, a window into the complex, sophisticated life of the fetus has been opened. This entertaining and informative guide takes readers on an amazing tour via the advancements of medical technology and interviews with leading researchers, month by month, as single cell develops into bright-eyed baby. 25 illustrations.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction

290 pages, Hardcover

First published February 6, 1996

Reviews

[Miranda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was very well written and easy for a non-science person to understand. Great use of metaphors to help someone understand the science behind the cell processes that start life.

Much better than those insipid books written for pregnant women. I was incredibly interested in the theories about morning sickness, as I sufferred from it worse than most. He made it seem like an evolutionary advantage over other women and babies, so that did make me feel better! Nothing worse than hearing about women who were never sick a day during their pregnancy.

Overall, one of my favorites. I read it one evening.

[treehugger · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was assigned to read this book while in an undergrad genetics/developmental biology course, and I have to say, it really made an impression. The writing is engaging and enjoyable, and if you have an interest in this stuff at all, this is a great in-depth look at the processes that form life in the womb.

[Charity · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a scientific journey into the forgotten realm of the womb. I learned a ton and was pleased at the approach that that the author took. He clearly outlines different stages and studies about development without bringing in unnecessary political commentary or judgements. I was amazed once again at the miracle of life and enjoyed learning more about how it starts.

[Dias Luisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book in 2008, and i learned a lot about the adventure of born. Despite having a lot of technical information is easy to read and reading is very attractive.

[Kayla · Rating 3 out of 5]

Captivating, full of great information and quite wonderful!