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Meaning of maternity
The state of being a mother or the period of being pregnant
Etymology of maternity
The word "maternity" comes from Old French "maternite", from Latin "maternitas", from "maternus" meaning "of or pertaining to a mother"
Historically, the term has been used to describe the state of being a mother, as well as institutions and practices related to childbirth and childcare
Synonyms
motherhood
parenthood
pregnancy
childbirth
childbearing
motherliness
maternalism
family
parenting
nurture
upbringing
fosterage
guardianship
care
nursing
midwifery
obstetrics
gynecology
neonatology
pediatrics
family planning
birth control
reproductive health
fertility
natality
procreation
parturition
Definitions
- The quality or character of a mother
- * The state of having given birth, especially within a specified recent period
- * A maternity hospital or ward is one where women are cared for during and after childbirth
Usage Examples
- The maternity ward was filled with new mothers and their babies
- * She took a year off work for maternity leave
- * The company offers a comprehensive maternity benefits package
Antonyms
paternity
fatherhood
barrenness
infertility
childlessness
spinsterhood
bachelorhood
singledom
celibacy
sterility
impotence
fruitlessness