maternal
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The Canadian study did not contain major errors as Wakefield’s paper did, though some critics argued at the time that it didn’t sufficiently control for confounding factors such as maternal depression.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 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
Notably, studies have shown that paid paternity leave is associated with a reduced risk of maternal postpartum health complications and an increased rate of infants receiving their necessary vaccines on time.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
Barbie Cominsky, who worked alongside Pommier at the agency, said she took a maternal approach to her models—both in looking after them and setting expectations for what it took to work in the industry.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
She had been gentle and maternal with Johnny because he needed that.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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It's All in the Family
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