maternity

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A ward or department in a hospital in which babies are born
The state of being pregnant; pregnancy
The state of being a mother; motherhood
The state of being a mother; the character or relation of a mother
{n} the relation of a mother
Maternity is used to describe things relating to the help and medical care given to a woman when she is pregnant and when she gives birth. Your job will be kept open for your return after maternity leave maternity clothes. relating to a woman who is pregnant or who has just had a baby paternity. the state of being a mother
the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus
means any condition that is pregnancy related
Concerning motherhood and looking after children
the quality of having or showing the tenderness and warmth and affection of or befitting a mother; "the girl's motherliness made her invaluable in caring for the children"
{i} motherhood, motherliness
the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother
Service or care for a woman during pregnancy
{s} of or pertaining to childbirth, designed for wear during pregnancy
maternity bra
A nursing bra
maternity bras
plural form of maternity bra
maternity leave
A leave of absence from a job for a mother to care of a baby

My wife is on a two year maternity leave while she takes care of her newborn baby.

maternity leaves
plural form of maternity leave
maternity ward
A hospital ward that provides assistance during childbirth
maternity clothes
clothes for pregnant women
maternity dress
dress designed for a pregnant woman
maternity hospital
house for a woman who is going to give birth, hospital for pregnant women
maternity hospital
a hospital that provides care for women during pregnancy and childbirth and for newborn infants
maternity leave
vacation given to a woman and her partner during the time immediately preceding and/or following the birth of the child
maternity leave
time that a mother is allowed to spend away from work when she has a baby paternity leave on maternity leave
maternity ward
a hospital ward that provides care for women during pregnancy and childbirth and for newborn infants
maternity ward
The department of a hospital that provides care for women during pregnancy and childbirth as well as for newborn infants
maternity ward
birthing ward, hospital ward for women who are currently delivering babies or have recently given birth
maternity
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