What happens to the child during the first nine months in the womb? And what about its parents? The authors provide unprecedented insights into the prenatal world and explain how the relationship between parents and child significantly shapes the development of the unborn - before and during birth. Drawing on the latest findings from brain research and obstetrics, Gerald Hüther and Ingeborg Weser narrate the fascinating developmental story of the embryo and illustrate its significance for the child's future life.