Pregnancy

The Woman During Pregnancy: Possible Problems and Complications

Toxemia of Pregnancy
Toxemia is a disease of pregnancy which produces symptoms such as high blood pressure, a sudden weight gain, swollen ankles, and protein in the urine. If it goes unchecked, toxemia can lead to the dangerous convulsions of eclampsia, or to premature separation of the placenta. There is no complete agreement as to the cause of this disease. It seems, however, that a properly balanced diet can do much to prevent it.