maternal

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The most direct beneficiaries are maternal healthcare and fertility services.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Research suggests the state of your teeth affects everything from maternal and childhood outcomes, to the risk of heart disease and diabetes, to the chances of finding and keeping a job.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Particulate matter from fossil fuel emissions is also linked to cardiovascular events and negative effects on maternal fetal health.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

These kinship networks were largely organized through maternal lines, with one mitochondrial lineage dominating, pointing to a key role for women in maintaining family continuity and coordinating movement.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

Staring not so much from maternal joy as from a wish to avoid seeing his legs dangling almost to the floor.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison