maternal
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ProPublica shared its analysis with more than a dozen maternal health experts, including leaders in the field, who were unaware of the spike; early pregnancy complications are chronically underresearched.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
His maternal grandfather, Madison T. Shockley Sr., was the multi-hyphenate prototype.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
The results could help scientists investigate how maternal nutrition, metabolic disorders, and other environmental influences affect the developing brain.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
Clancy's televised five-week trial, which featured more than 80 witnesses and days of distressing testimony, has sparked debate in the United States over maternal mental health.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
“Jo wanted me to come, and tell her how you looked, so I did,” answered Laurie, without turning his eyes upon her, though he half smiled at her maternal tone.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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