maternity

n. the state of being a mother.

n. the state or condition of being a mother; motherhood.

“She felt that maternity had changed her perspective on life completely.”

“The transition into maternity often involves a profound shift in both personal identity and social responsibility.”

n. the part of a hospital where women go to give birth to their babies.

n. a hospital ward or department specialising in pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care.

“The family waited in the maternity ward for news of the new baby.”

“The hospital recently renovated its maternity wing to include private suites and advanced neonatal monitoring equipment.”

adj. used to describe things for women who are pregnant, like clothes or time off work.

adj. relating to or designed for pregnancy or the period immediately following childbirth; used attributively.

“She bought some comfortable maternity clothes to wear during her second trimester.”

“The company offers a generous maternity leave package that includes full pay for the first six months.”