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.
Early Life. Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706, in Boston in what was then known as the Massachusetts Bay Colony. His father, Josiah Franklin, a soap and candle maker, had 17 children, seven with first wife, Anne Child, and 10 with second wife Abiah Folger.Benjamin was his 15th child and the last son.orn in Boston in 1706, Benjamin Franklin organized the United Statesâ first lending library and volunteer fire department. His scientific pursuits included investigations into electricity, mathematics and mapmaking.