Definition Synonyms
Definition of maternity - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
pregnancystate of being pregnant
- Maternity can be a challenging time for many women.
2.
motherlinessqualities associated with being a mother
- Her maternity was evident in her caring nature.
3.
healthcareUK hospital ward where babies are bornUK
- She was admitted to the maternity for delivery.
Images of maternity
hospital ward where babies are born
Expressions with maternity
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financial support for pregnant women or new mothers
She applied for maternity benefit after her baby was born.
dress for pregnant women with a baby bump
She bought a maternity dress for the baby shower.
hospital specializing in childbirth and care for mothers
She was rushed to the maternity hospital when her labor began.
money given to a worker during maternity leave
She received maternity leave pay after having her baby.
hospital section for pregnancy and newborn care
The maternity ward provides care for mothers and babies.
clothing for pregnant women accommodating body changes
She bought maternity wear for her growing belly.
place where pregnant women live temporarily and get help and care
She stayed at a maternity home during the last months of pregnancy.
time off work for a mother around childbirth
She started her maternity leave two weeks before her due date..
bra designed for breastfeeding mothers
She bought a maternity bra for easier nursing.
garments designed to fit women during pregnancy and support changing body shape
She bought several maternity clothes for her third trimester at work.
insurance that covers costs and benefits related to pregnancy and childbirth
Her maternity insurance helped pay the hospital bill for the delivery.
money paid by law to employees during maternity leave
She received statutory maternity pay after having her baby.
health and support services given during pregnancy, birth, and after birth
The hospital improved its maternity care to support more high-risk pregnancies.
economic disadvantages women face after having children
The maternity penalty affects women's lifetime earnings.
healthcare and support given during pregnancy childbirth and shortly after birth
Rural areas often struggle to provide enough maternity services.
Origin of maternity
Latin, maternus (motherly)
Terms with maternity included in their meaning
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maternity
bra for breastfeeding with foldable cups
maternity care
center providing support and choices for non-medicated labor
maternity
eat more due to pregnancy
maternity
relating to the period after childbirth
maternity
band worn by expectant mothers for support
maternity
at the time of postpartum recovery
maternity health
presence of lactose in urine during pregnancy or lactation
maternity medicine
act, or late-pregnancy condition just before delivery
maternity
informal term for someone who is pregnant
maternity
woman in childbirth or shortly thereafter
maternity
practice of keeping newborn with mother in hospital
acr: statutory maternity pay
money given to moms when they have babies
maternity care
drug-induced anesthesia with morphine and scopolamine, reducing pain and awareness during labor
work payment
money given to a worker during maternity leave
welfare
government payment to women not qualifying for maternity pay
employer benefit
employer-provided benefit for maternity leave
employment benefits
money paid by law to employees during maternity leave
Examples of maternity in a sentence
During her maternity, she craved unusual foods. Maternity shone through in her gentle words. Her maternity was clear in the way she nurtured others. The maternity was busy with new arrivals. Tours of the maternity are available on weekends.
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- French:grossesse, maternité, ...
- German:Schwangerschaft, Mutterschaft, ...
- Italian:maternità, ...
- Spanish:maternidad, unidad de maternidad, ...
- Portuguese:gravidez, maternidade, ...
- Chinese:怀孕, 母性, ...
- Japanese:妊娠, 母性, ...
- Arabic:الأمومة, أمومة, ...
- Hebrew:הֵירָיוֹן, אִמָּהוּת, ...
- Russian:материнство, родильное отделение, ...
- Ukrainian:материнство, пологове відділення, ...
- Hindi:मातृत्व, माँ की विशेषताएँ, ...
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