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