The earlier in pregnancy a baby is born, the more likely the baby will have physical or mental disabilities. Preterm labor occurs in approximately 12 percent of pregnancies. The cause of preterm labor isnât always known, but there are certain risk factors that can increase the likelihood of going into labor early.
Police are men and women who are members of the official organization that is responsible for making sure that people obey the law. More than one hundred police have ringed the area. 4.
Definition of shield for English Language Learners. : 1  a large piece of metal, wood, etc., carried by someone (such as a soldier or police officer) for protection. : 2  something that defends or protects someone or something. : 3  a police officer's badge.