motherhood

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She’s not defined by motherhood, even though she would claim that to be her highest purpose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

What is it like to promote a book that’s critical of motherhood while you’re pregnant?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

I get what she’s doing here: Part of motherhood is trusting that if you do it right, your child will have no problem leaving the nest.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Hague has also been open with her fans about her struggles with pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood, describing having her first child as challenging at times.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“No. I think the court has custody. For the moment, at any rate. The mother is a remarkably beautiful woman, but not one in whom, shall we say, the flame of motherhood burns very brightly.”

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman