Such high blood pressure can also cause a stroke. Any of these health problems can affect the baby as well. If a mother is in danger, her baby will be in danger also. Toxemia is not something to mess around with. It is very important to follow your doctor's orders strictly when you find out you have developed this disease.
Some women are lucky and can have it controlled with mild doses of high blood pressure medication.
However, in other women they are sent to bed for the remainder of their pregnancy. This will not stop Toxemia, but it is an attempt to slow down its progress. Being bedridden is not fun, especially if you still have many weeks left until the birth of your child. But, if this is what your doctor has ordered, don't question it, just do it. You are actions will not only affect your health but the health of your baby.