motherhood

Example Sentences

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She’s not defined by motherhood, even though she would claim that to be her highest purpose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Hague has also been open with her fans about her struggles with pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood, describing having her first child as challenging at times.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Then in her 50s, after her own mother died, she went through a period of regret that she had decided against single motherhood.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

But a lot of times, the image of motherhood these influencers are hawking isn’t exactly the full story.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

She wished she’d understood then what she understood now about motherhood.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini