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.
Lee Pierce, 87, was born a slave of Evans Spencer, in Marshall, Texas. Lee was sold to a trader in 1861, and bought by Henry Fowler, of Sulphur Springs, Texas. Lee remained with his master until 1866, then returned to Marshall. When he became too old to work, he went to live with a son, in Jefferson, Tex.agar Lewis, tall and erect at 82 years of age, lives at 4313 Rosa St., El Paso, Texas. She was born a slave of the Martin family and was given with her mother and family to Mary Martin, when she married John M. McFarland. They lived near Tyler, Smith Co., Texas.