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motherhood

[muhth-er-hood] / ˈmʌð ərˌhʊd /
NOUN
maternity
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At Hafan yr Afon, Catherine spent time with members of Mums Matter, a perinatal service for women who are experiencing mental health problems linked to early motherhood.

From BBC

Where some see a black comedy, others see horror and/or a bleak exploration of the pressures of motherhood — an increasingly popular subgenre referred to by some as “mum noir.”

From Los Angeles Times

In the book, subtitled “Love, Loss, and a Really Long Walk,” the author intersperses dispatches from her trip with harrowing personal reflections on marriage, motherhood and the self.

From The Wall Street Journal

I love motherhood, obviously — I wouldn’t have four kids if I didn’t.

From Los Angeles Times

The motherhood penalty can be detrimental to a woman’s career.

From Salon