of dried beans and nuts) that also include plenty of vegetables, whole grains, and water as the main beverage. We midwives do not restrict women’s use of salt during pregnancy. Women in our care salt their food as much as tastes good to them. Several studies carried out in a variety of locations have lent support to the benefits of assuring good nutrition during pregnancy and the role nutrition plays in lowering the incidence of toxemia. 5–9
