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maternal

[muh-tur-nl] / məˈtɜr nl /
ADJECTIVE
motherly
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I took a photo of my yellow raffia bag, the handle tied with an Hermès horse scarf that once belonged to my maternal grandmother.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 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

I look at Crystal, but she just shrugs like between letting me know about this and watching Hector, she’s hit her maternal limit.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden




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