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maternity

[muh-tur-ni-tee] / məˈtɜr nɪ ti /
NOUN
period of being pregnant with child
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Every maternity unit should be able to screen for PAS and refer to one of several specialist centres, according to Dr Otigbah.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Sophie had a maternity exemption certificate, but was told it could not be used at a private practice.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

He also infuriated colleagues in the coalition government, the British press reported, proposing a stream of unconventional ideas: scrapping maternity leave, abolishing job centers, even buying cloud-bursting technology so Britain would have more sunshine.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Currently anyone can call themselves a maternity nurse, sleep expert or consultant, without any training, oversight or accountability.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

So I rode the elevator up three flights to the maternity ward and reported to the head nurse.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath




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