Ovaries: Two glands, located on either side of the uterus, that contain the eggs released at ovulation and that produce hormones. Placenta: Tissue that provides nourishment to and takes waste away from the fetus. Preeclampsia: A condition of pregnancy in which there is high blood pressure and protein in the urine. Prenatal Care: A program of care for a pregnant woman before the birth of her baby. Preterm: Born before 37 weeks of pregnancy.
Introduction. Franklin Pierce (1804-1869), the son of a onetime governor of New Hampshire, entered politics at a young age. He served as speaker of the state legislature before winning election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1833.
< Introduction - Benjamin Franklin 1706 , Jan. 17 Born, Boston, Mass. 1718 - 1723 Apprenticed as a printer to his brother James Franklin; 1725 - 1726 Journeyman printer, London, England; 1727 Founded the Junta, a debating club, Philadelphia, Pa. 1728 Wrote Articles of Belief and Acts of Religion; 1729 Purchased Pennsylvania Gazette