This book is a wonderful gift to give to parents-to-be. The most stunning feature are, of course, the photographs of conception and birth.

Nilsson is a pioneer, who has managed to capture the very early moments of life. I found it particularly interesting in the early days of my pregnancy, when it was hard to imagine what was going on in still-flat belly. It's particularly nice for fathers-to-be. There are many photos of the embyro, and then the fetus, all in stunning colour.

The book isn't all photos though - there is quite a bit of text covering topics such as possible tests you may elect to have, care of premature babies, IVF conception, breastfeeding and birth. It's certainly not a substitute for a more general book on pregnancy, but it's interesting reading nonetheless.

My one complaint is that I wish there were more pictures of older fetuses. Once you're past the 14 week stage, there aren't quite as many photos. There are virtually no photos of fetuses in the third trimester. That may be because the changes all happen more slowly, and are less dramatic than those in the first trimester. Additionally, there may be fewer opportunities for such late term photos.

While this isn't a vital pregnancy book, it is certainly one of my favourites, and is one that I enjoy looking at again and again as I try to imagine what's going on inside my body.