(2) Persistent headache.
(3) Dizziness.
(4) Puffiness about the face.
(5) Blurring of vision, or the appearance of black
spots before the eyes.
(6) Neuralgic pains, especially in the pit of the stomach.

It must be clearly understood, however, that any of these symptoms
may be present without indicating that a toxemia is developing.
Nevertheless, they should be brought to the physician's attention
without delay, and, at the same time, a specimen of urine should be
given him for examination.

Although the kidneys are not responsible for all the toxemias of
pregnancy, an analysis of the urine affords the most definite means
of determining whether or not such a condition is present. When thus
detected, prompt treatment will guarantee to the patient almost
certain relief. On the other hand if, as usually happens, the
analysis shows conclusively that there is nothing serious the matter,
this reassurance fully justifies the trouble taken to secure it.




CHAPTER VIII


MISCARRIAGE

Frequency--Causes and Prevention--Habitual Miscarriage--Warning