maternal

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“The maternal mortality rate for Black women is three times the rate of white women, and the racial gap is widening,” Bryant said in a statement to Salon.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

She’s done extensive research showing that food insecurity is strongly associated with major maternal depressive symptoms; she points to research focused on the association between food insecurity and suicidal ideation and attempts in teenagers.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

Tuczemskyi considers his partner a hero and is grateful for the maternal instinct that spared his family even more heartache.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Smaller but real tailwinds could accrue to insurers with maternal and pediatric products, hospital operators with obstetrics and fertility exposure, preschool and education providers, and travel companies if family-friendly tourism gets sustained policy support.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

“Certainly. Go, dear, I forgot that you have any home but this,” and Mrs. March pressed the white hand that wore the wedding ring, as if asking pardon for her maternal covetousness.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott