Lennart Nilsson is a Swedish photographer and scientist who is well noted for his photographs of in vivo human embryos and other medical subjects which at one point of time were considered un-photographable.
Considered to be among Sweden’s first modern photojournalists, Nilsson has done a great job in the field of photography. His pioneering images have made him win the hearts of millions. Beginning his career in photography in the early 1940s he has always tried to a story through his photographs.
‘A Child is Born’ which is the collection of images of infant development is the incredible work by Lennart Nilsson who pioneered the use of endoscopy and took pictures inside the human body. Starting in 1965, the unbelievable pictures in utero fetuses and zygotes when published in magazines all over the world left the spectators amazed.
Throughout the years, Nilsson has devoted special attention to capturing the creation of a human being from conception to birth and has given it the name-‘A Child Is Born’. Not to mention it is the fascinating blend of science and art. The incredible work by this ingenious photographer is kept in print for over 40 years.
For you all to take a glimpse of the stupendous images of infant becoming the child, we have jotted them down in order. Surely, all you parents to be would be excited about checking them out so that you can imagine how your baby would be growing in the womb. Believe me, the scrolling down would be worth it!
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4 Weeks
5 Weeks
6 Weeks
7 Weeks
8 Weeks
Spaceman, 13 weeks
10 Weeks
16 Weeks: The foetus uses its hands to explore its own body and its surroundings.
Foetus gripping and pulling the long Umbilical cord. The skeleton consists mainly of flexible cartridge and a network of blood vessels is visible through the thin skin.
18 Weeks: The size of foetus is approximately 14cm. It can now perceive sounds from the outside world.
20 Weeks: Approximately 20cm. Woolly hair known as lanugo, covers the entire head
Foot of an embryo
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