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parenthood

[pair-uhnt-hood, par-] / ˈpɛər əntˌhʊd, ˈpær- /
NOUN
fatherhood
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NOUN
maternity
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Antonyms
NOUN
motherhood
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Elsewhere, states may weigh factors like who underwent physical procedures, whether it is someone’s last chance at biological parenthood, and who paid.

From The Wall Street Journal

Having kids doesn’t preclude workforce participation, and plenty of liberals are still putting a priority on parenthood.

From The Wall Street Journal

When his parents, Bob and Sheryl Guterl, embarked on parenthood, they were two young people who had come up in the 1960s.

From New York Times

These are the lingering effects of early parenthood laid bare.

From Salon

As clinics close and abortion becomes less accessible, more people will be pushed into parenthood before they're ready or able to support a child.

From Salon