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maternity

[muh-tur-ni-tee] / məˈtɜr nɪ ti /
NOUN
period of being pregnant with child
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"Basically, we're planning to shut down," Svetlana, the owner of a maternity and kids brand in the Far East city of Khabarovsk, said.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Over the last five years, there has also been an 11% increase in the number of legal claims against the NHS for maternity problems.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

However, some have told the BBC they are concerned a culture of fear in maternity units and among pregnant women is driving up the number of procedures.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

She says many maternity units already don't have enough dedicated obstetric theatres.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Lady in waiting: that’s what they used to call those stores where you could buy maternity clothes.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood




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