maternal
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Their maternal grandfather was a race-car driver and mechanic, and their father was a photographer for Street Chopper Magazine.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The researchers found that several factors were associated with epigenetic patterns at birth, including delivery method, length of pregnancy, having older siblings, and maternal allergies.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
NHS England told Panorama: "A number of new initiatives have been introduced to make care safer, including new clinical standards for every maternity service in England to prevent maternal deaths and harm."
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Louisiana, which has serious gaps in access to maternity care, had the highest rate of maternal mortality in the nation last year.
From Slate • May 18, 2026
Eventually I discovered that my maternal grandfather had a white daddy.
From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry
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