noun
- the state of being a mother; motherhood
- the period during which a woman is pregnant and shortly after giving birth
adjective
- relating to or designed for pregnant women or new mothers
Examples
- She took six months of maternity leave after her baby was born.
- The hospital has a well-equipped maternity ward.
- Maternity clothes are designed to accommodate a growing belly.
- The company offers generous maternity benefits to employees.
- She bought several maternity dresses for work.
- The maternity nurse helped with breastfeeding techniques.
- Maternity photography captures this special time in a woman’s life.