Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
maternity
noun
/məˈtɜrnɪti/
Definition
The state of being a mother or motherhood.
Examples
- Maternity leave is often provided to new mothers after they give birth.
- She attended a maternity class to prepare for childbirth.
- The maternity ward in the hospital specializes in care for mothers and newborns.
Meaning
Maternity refers to the period during which a woman is pregnant and the related aspects of motherhood.
Synonyms
- Motherhood
- Pregnancy
- Maternal state
