Bump: How to Make, Grow and Birth a Baby First

A no-nonsense illustrated guide to 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. Kate Evans' straightforward, quirky and accessible text is illustrated throughout with detailed artwork.
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