Bump How to Make, Grow and Birth a Baby

Kate Evans, celebrated author of the breastfeeding bestseller, The Food of Love, acclaimed cartoonist, and mother, turns her attention to the joys and pains of growing a baby. Evans deftly handles the physical and emotional changes that come with being pregnant, looking at the practicalities of every stage as well as the challenges that may arise. Her no-nonsense, quirky, and accessible text is illustrated throughout with detailed artwork to guide the reader through the intricacies of human reproduction, whilst her customary laugh-out-loud cartoons demystify the complexities of pregnancy and birth. The book includes: * a graphic guide to conception * practical help for those trying to conceive * early pregnancy advice * stop telling me what to do * food, glorious food * the call of the duvet * engaging with the professionals * abortion rights and wrongs * miscarriage support * screening and scans * are you ready to have a baby? * the physical preparations * ripening and readying * waiting well past your due date * the art of birth: labor * push it real good * the Caesarean section