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maternity

1 of 1noun
/məˈtɝnəti/
1

the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus

Synonyms:
gestationpregnancy
2

the quality or fact of being a mother to a child or children

  • She took maternity leave after the birth of her baby to spend time bonding with her child.
  • The company offers generous maternity benefits to support new mothers during their first year.
  • The maternity ward at the hospital was filled with new mothers and their newborns.
  • Her maternity clothes were both comfortable and stylish, perfect for her growing belly.
  • The organization provides maternity support programs to help women balance their careers and family life.
Synonyms:
motherhood
3

the quality of having or showing the tenderness and warmth and affection of or befitting a mother

Synonyms:
motherlinessmaternalismmaternal quality