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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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“But delayed parenthood often comes with increased reliance on fertility care, and today, too many people who want children face significant barriers to accessing it.”

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

Now, they are sharing their next chapter - pregnancy and parenthood - in a new three-part documentary.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Even so, the study highlights when fathers may be most vulnerable during early parenthood.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

Yet parenthood is about more than love; it is also about setting an example.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Once, these images of parenthood had troubled Shukumar, adding to his anxiety that he was still a student at thirty-five.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri