maternal

Her own newfound understanding of maternal responsibilities also gave her more empathy for Vanessa’s character, even though she had to play Julie’s initial coldness to her mom.

“I cannot explain it myself! For some reason, being around so many young people has made me feel somehow—what is the word?—maternal?”

“And shopping, too. I will miss my maternal responsibilities during your absence, of course, but I shall endure it somehow.”

“I didn’t expect you’d be in the nursery, my lady. It’s lovely that you take a maternal interest in the children, I must say. . . .”

They can also refer you to maternal mental health support to help you manage the emotional impacts of living with PGP.