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.
He then served as the youngest representative in Congress until 1837. The leadership of the 14th American president, Franklin Kendrick Pierce, is riddled with criticism and turmoil from conflicting interests between people from the Northern and Southern states of the country.