Maternity
Pronunciation: /məˈtɜːrnɪtiː/
Maternity (noun)
- The period when a woman is pregnant and gives birth, and the time right after the baby is born.
- Time off work given to a parent, usually the mother, because of pregnancy and having a baby.
- Medical care and services for pregnant people and new babies, including check-ups and support after birth.
Examples
- Maternity care starts early during pregnancy.
- She learned about maternity and birth from her doctor.