Bump - by Kate Evans (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p><b>Kate Evans</b>, celebrated author of the breastfeeding bestseller, <i>The Food of Love</i>, acclaimed cartoonist and mother, turns her attention to the joys and pains of growing a baby.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Kate Evans</b>, celebrated author of the breastfeeding bestseller, <i>The Food of Love</i>, acclaimed cartoonist and mother, turns her attention to the joys and pains of growing a baby.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>'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.' - <i>Birth Companions</i></p> <p>'I love how you normalise birth, demystify the process and reassure women that they too can do it!' - <i>Midwife</i></p> <p>'Kate Evans [has] a rare talent to inspire and amuse. There's passion without pomposity and humour by the bucketful.' - <i>New Internationalist</i></p> <p>'One of the most original talents in comics I've seen in a long time.' - Steve Bell, <i>The Guardian</i></p> <p>'Kate's brilliant cartoons offer hope and inspiration. And they're funny too.' - <i>Independent</i></p> <p>'Reading this took me back to why I trained as a midwife in the first place.' - <i>Midwife</i></p> <p>'I used to recommend Ina May's <i>Guide to childbirth</i> as top choice for all pregnant women but I think <i>Bump</i> by Kate Evans has trumped this. A must-have.' - Hannah Robertson, doula, Calm Yorkshire Birth</p> <p>'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</p> <p>'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</p> <p>' [<i>Bump</i>] guides you through the complex emotional roller coaster of conception, pregnancy and birth... with help from witty, intelligent and sometimes graphic cartoons.' - <i>Prima Baby</i>: Book of the Month</p> <p>'We loved it!' - <i>Prima Baby</i></p> <p>'<i>Bump</i> is delicious and gorgeous and needed in this world. This purposeful and fun book will gently educate, encourage and inspire people everywhere.' - <i>Midwife</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>Cartoonist and activist <b>Kate Evans</b> 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, <i>The Food of Love</i>, its companion, <i>BUMP: How to Make, Grow and Birth a Baby</i>, and her graphic guide to climate change <i>Funny Weather</i>, all published by Myriad. Her latest book, <i>Don't Call Me Princess!</i>, was published by New Internationalist.</p> <p>Her previous books include <p>Copse</p>, a cartoon history of the roads protest movement and <i>Red Rosa</i>, a graphic biography of Rosa Luxemburg. Her cartoons and comic strips have appeared in <i>The Guardian</i> and <i>Independent</i>, and many other publications. Her most comic <i>Threads</i>, a graphic report on her visit to the Calais refugee camp, has been made widely available.</p>
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