Despite modern diagnostics, the earliest human life before birth largely unfolds in secrecy. During the first nine months before birth, an unimaginable amount happens, as our development is more rapid than at any other stage of life. Should the beauty and diversity of this child development be reserved only for doctors and scientists? This book encourages readers to rediscover the wonder of the beginning of every life and to recognize all the wonderful changes during pregnancy that shape each new week of life. Current questions about the course of pregnancy, nutrition, prenatal care, opportunities and support, as well as dangers and risks, are addressed. Last but not least, the miracle and grace of prenatal development are made accessible from day one with many impressive images.