maternity

/məˈtɜrnəti/
noun
  1. The state of being a mother; motherhood.
    • Many cultures celebrate maternity with special traditions.
    • She is enjoying her maternity and spending time with her newborn.
    • The company offers generous benefits for maternity.
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adjective
  1. Relating to pregnancy, childbirth, or the period shortly after giving birth.
    • He attended a maternity class with his wife to prepare for the baby.
    • She bought a comfortable maternity dress for her third trimester.
    • The hospital has a special maternity wing for new mothers.
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