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maternity

[muh-tur-ni-tee] / məˈtɜr nɪ ti /
NOUN
period of being pregnant with child
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There is no separate category for pregnancy or maternity but there is a special topic category of parenting.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The final report of a government-ordered investigation into maternity and neonatal services in England is also expected to be published later this month.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Experienced opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge is available for the next T20 at Bristol on Saturday, having been on maternity leave, and she will likely replace Capsey at the top of the order.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Losing her job would mean losing her healthcare and maternity leave benefits.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

The maternity ward is dangerous because people there are happy.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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