1000 Questions about Your Pregnancy

I purchased more than 10 pregnancy books and read them all cover to cover at least once. This book was by far the best. Anytime I had a question I would like to ask my OB, (which was everday) I would reference this book instead. I can honestly say thanks to this book I only called my OB twice with questions, the rest were answered with a quick look at this book. This one I read probably 10 times!PS - I am in Texas but this was not my OB. I was recommended this book by a friend who had used it. He was not her Dr. either.

This thoughtful book was designed for the intelligent reader who wants accurate information presented with occasional humor and no preaching. I like that it isn't dumbed down and uses (and defines) the terms my doctor and the nurses use when talking to each other so I know what they're talking about. The frankness of the author's tone provides stability in discussions of even the most awful problems that can occur in pregnancy. Worth the price alone is the tear-out chart that gives month-to-month info on the baby's development, what the mother may be feeling, helpful hints, when to call the doctor, what tests will be done and what will happen at doctor visits. It also has references to web sites where you can get further information. Leave "What to Expect when you're Expecting" on the shelf and buy this book.

This review is aimed at obstetricians searching for a book to recommend to their patients. I have utilized many different books in the past. The phone lines kept ringing. This book really cuts the calls and serves patients with thoughtful, insightful, and in many instances, humorous answers. I give it out, I recommend it, and I'm personally grateful to Dr. Thurston for taking the time to write it. I simply say, review it and try it .......you'll like it!John D. Bertrand, MD

As a fourth time mother-to-be, I thought I had no need for yet another book on pregnancy. How wrong I was! As each pregnancy is different from the rest, I had unexpected questions which arose from time to time. Instead of calling the doctor in the middle of the night, I refered to this wonderful book. This well-written and reassuring book is written in a question and answer-type format. Expectant moms will find "1000 Questions About Your Pregnancy" to be insightful and delightful, as Dr. Thurston sprinkles his answers with occasional bits of humor. As this is the most informative book I have read on pregnancy (and delivery), it is easily my favorite. You will be so glad you have this excellent book on your nightstand!

Dr. Thurston is my doctor and though he is always accessible if I need him, it isn't always convienent to call him at 2:00 a.m. with a quick question. That is why his book is perfect... it is like having him right in my living room, available to answer any question I have, no matter how trivial. I have found the chapter on medications to be invaluable and I refer to it all the time. I also love the pull out reference page on what the little tyke looks like, what I should be feeling and what will happen at my next appointment. My husband looks at the pullout and the whole book all the time and it really helps him to feel involved in the pregnancy. When we first found out we were pregnant, we were clueless as to what to expect. This book answered all our questions and even made us laugh at certain things. His sense of humor really put us at ease. It goes with me everywhere. Dr. Thurston's book...Don't leave home without it!!!!!!!!!!!