Bump: How to Make, Grow and Birth a Baby

by Kate Evans

Overview

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; information on abortion rights, miscarriage support, screening and scans, physical preparations for birth and the art of birth.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781908434357
Publisher:	New Internationalist
Publication date:	03/31/2009
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 8.20(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Cartoonist and activist Kate Evans has been marrying words and images for political effect for years. Her award-winning comic reportage crosses a huge range of topics, including her best-selling guide to breastfeeding, The Food of Love, its companion, BUMP: How to Make, Grow and Birth a Baby, and her graphic guide to climate change Funny Weather, all published by Myriad. Her latest book, Don’t Call Me Princess!, was published by New Internationalist.

Her previous books include

Copse

, a cartoon history of the roads protest movement and Red Rosa, a graphic biography of Rosa Luxemburg. Her cartoons and comic strips have appeared in The Guardian and Independent, and many other publications. Her most comic Threads, a graphic report on her visit to the Calais refugee camp, has been made widely available.

Editorial Reviews

‘Kate’s books are tremendously popular… I thought you would like to know how valuable her approach is for women who face all sorts of challenges and may not relate to mainstream antenatal or early parenting publications.’ – Birth Companions

‘I love how you normalise birth, demystify the process and reassure women that they too can do it!’ – Midwife

‘Kate Evans [has] a rare talent to inspire and amuse. There’s passion without pomposity and humour by the bucketful.’ – New Internationalist

‘One of the most original talents in comics I’ve seen in a long time.’ – Steve Bell, The Guardian

‘Kate’s brilliant cartoons offer hope and inspiration. And they’re funny too.’ – Independent

‘Reading this took me back to why I trained as a midwife in the first place.’ – Midwife

‘I used to recommend Ina May’s Guide to childbirth as top choice for all pregnant women but I think Bump by Kate Evans has trumped this. A must-have.’ – Hannah Robertson, doula, Calm Yorkshire Birth

‘Well written, easy to read... I feel I can go into my upcoming birth with a whole lot more knowledge about the choices and options I have.’ – Nadine, The Baby Website

‘This book is a must-read for anyone that is expecting!... I loved the pictures and the sense of humour... it makes fun out of the awkward moments.’ – Christine, The Baby Website

‘ [Bump] guides you through the complex emotional roller coaster of conception, pregnancy and birth... with help from witty, intelligent and sometimes graphic cartoons.’ – Prima Baby: Book of the Month

‘We loved it!’ – Prima Baby

‘Bump is delicious and gorgeous and needed in this world. This purposeful and fun book will gently educate, encourage and inspire people everywhere.’ – Midwife

From the Publisher