Lippincott® Pregnancy and Birth Chart

• Central figure shows fetus within uterus
• Detail of the mammary glands
• Ovulation, fertilization, and implantation within 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 three stages of labor: dilation, childbirth, and afterbirth
• Also discusses genetic screening: AFP, Ultrasound, CVS, and amniocentesis