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motherhood

[muhth-er-hood] / ˈmʌð ərˌhʊd /
NOUN
maternity
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Several women with busy careers spoke to the BBC about the challenges of juggling their work with motherhood in the only industrialised nation that does not mandate paid parental leave.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

For some, Jackie was a model of motherhood and perseverance.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Part of their unofficial relationship homework involves field missions that spark heated conversations about masculine insecurity and Diarra’s conflicted desires about motherhood.

From Salon Aug. 1, 2026

It was, she said, one of the most unexpectedly moving moments of early motherhood.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

I had no interest in babies or the concept of motherhood.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison




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