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maternity

[muh-tur-ni-tee] / məˈtɜr nɪ ti /
NOUN
period of being pregnant with child
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Just four hours earlier, baby Fares had been born in the maternity ward.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The Nottingham trust is currently at the centre of the largest maternity inquiry in the history of the NHS - looking at care provided to about 2,500 families between 2012 and 2025.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

NHS England told Panorama: "A number of new initiatives have been introduced to make care safer, including new clinical standards for every maternity service in England to prevent maternal deaths and harm."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Losing her job would mean losing her healthcare and maternity leave benefits.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Joana followed me out of the maternity area, her face a mixture of shock and confusion.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys




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