Worldwide Praise for Life Before Birth 2nd Edition:

“Life before birth: The challenges of fetal development, was the first book written, expressly for the general reader about how our fetal organs develop in the womb, how the mother and fetus collaborate during birth and how the newborn adapts to independent life after birth. Peter Nathanielsz’ landmark book gave us an insight into the whole spectrum of scientific knowledge available in 1996. Now he has written a second edition, equally readable, that includes the flood of scientific information uncovered during the last two decades. In addition to being absorbing and informative, it is an exciting and fun read.” Dick Swaab author No. 1. International bestseller -  We are our brains. Amsterdam, Holland.

“You only need to have a minimal familiarity with biology to follow this wonderful story.” Stephen J. Lye, Toronto

“This book is beautifully color illustrated. It reads like gripping novel and is appropriate for any audience with intellectual curiosity into reproductive biology including expectant parents who want to learn about the biology of the path to parenthood and their child's future adulthood.” Brian Levine, New York

“Peter Nathanielsz is a true scientific storyteller who keeps to the evidence base while still being extremely easy to follow.” Antonio Marcus de Andrade Paes, Brasil

Peter Nathanielsz has a  unique  ability to describe both detail and concepts in an engaging, easy-to-understand and informative way. This book is all so interesting, from cover to cover! High school students will find this book a great resource in their studies.  Jaejeong Kim and Jaeh Kim, High School Students, Hunter College High School New York City.

This new edition of Life before Birth: The Challenges of Fetal Development will draw the reader of every background, specialist and non-specialist, into the fascinating world of the fetus: an experience that we all had but don’t remember. Janna Morrison, South Australia

“The book opens our eyes to the marvelous order of the nature laws of nature in creation. Thank you very much for sharing this knowledge.” Alina Velarde, Midwife, Mexico

“The author’s fear that we are ‘losing our sense of wonder’ towards the creationof new life is unfounded after reading his book.” -Molly Creaser-Ogden Year High School Student, UK.

“Bravo to Peter Nathanielsz. The book is at once readable by a lay audience, students of science, and practicing nurses and physicians while Peter Nathanielsz’ quintessential wit and erudition lend his prose an engaging yet entertaining style. Life Before Birth: The Challenges of Fetal Development is an important and unique book that deserves a spot on the bookshelves of all who are interested in their origins and life course health .” Elliot Krane, Stanford California

“Don’t miss this unique opportunity, recommended for any interested reader at any level, to experience this fascinating journey into the microcosmos of intrauterine life.” Alicia Jawerbaum, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Further worldwide praise for Peter Nathanielsz’ book can be found in Life Before Birth: The Challenges of Fetal Development (2nd Edition 2021).