noun🔗ShareThe state of being a mother; motherhood."The school offered a program of support for the new mothers and their maternity leave. "familyhumanphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe state of being pregnant; pregnancy."During her maternity leave, the teacher focused on preparing for the new baby. "familyphysiologymedicinebodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA ward or department in a hospital in which babies are born."The new mother spent several hours in the maternity ward after giving birth. "medicinefamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading