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.
At the time of the shooting, he lived about 100 miles (160 kilometers) from Orlando, Florida, in Fort Pierce, but received mail at his parents' home in nearby Port St. Lucie. According to Florida Department of Law Enforcement records, he had no criminal record in Florida.