maternity
State of mothering
Maternity relates to motherhood—the state of being or becoming a mother.
A maternity ward is where women give birth; maternity leave is time off work for new mothers.
Maternity clothes accommodate pregnancy.
The word often appears as an adjective modifying nouns related to pregnancy and early motherhood: maternity benefits, maternity care.
Carrying developing offspring
- birthComing into the world
- childbearingGiving birth to young
- gestationCarrying offspring in womb
- parenthoodState of having children
conception · trimester · postpartum · newborn · baby · fetus · delivery · prenatal
Childbirth medicine branch
- midwiferyBirth attendance practice
- obstetricianChildbirth physician
- midwifeChildbirth assistance professional
- perinatalAround time of delivery
cesarean · epidural · pre-eclampsia · contractions · labor · gestational · prenatal care · amniocentesis
Medical treatment facility
- delivery roomHospital room for childbirth
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
- nurseryRoom for infants
- incubatorControlled warming enclosure
crib · neonatal · nurses · monitoring · recovery · bed rest · admission · discharge
Attending to dependents
- nursingMedical caretaking profession
- cradlingHolding tenderly, protectively
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- swaddlingWrapping babies snugly
rocking · cuddling · cooing · lullabies · bonding · attachment · comforting · tending
One-piece women's garments
- leggingsForm-fitting leg garments
- nursing braUndergarment allowing breast access
- belly bandStrap encircling the midsection
- stretch jeansElastic-blend denim trousers
maxi dress · wrap dress · empire waist · tank top · blouse · panties · support hose · gown
Unjust differential treatment
- rightsJustified claims to freedoms
- protectionGuarding against harm
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- antidiscriminationOpposing unfair bias
labor laws · job security · equality · regulations · accommodations · termination · harassment · compliance
Gains or helpful effects
- policyAdopted principle of action
- workplaceEmployment location
- parentalOf mothers and fathers
- paid leaveAbsence with continued wages
unpaid leave · job protection · employment · rights · entitlement · FMLA · paternity · return to work
pregnancy
Carrying developing offspring
- birthComing into the world
- childbearingGiving birth to young
- gestationCarrying offspring in womb
parenthood · conception · trimester · postpartum · newborn · baby · fetus · delivery · prenatal · antenatal
obstetrics
Childbirth medicine branch
- midwiferyBirth attendance practice
- obstetricianChildbirth physician
- midwifeChildbirth assistance professional
perinatal · cesarean · epidural · pre-eclampsia · contractions · labor · gestational · prenatal care · amniocentesis · fetal monitoring
hospital
Medical treatment facility
- delivery roomHospital room for childbirth
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
- nurseryRoom for infants
incubator · crib · neonatal · nurses · monitoring · recovery · bed rest · admission · discharge · rooming-in
caregiving
Attending to dependents
- nursingMedical caretaking profession
- cradlingHolding tenderly, protectively
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
swaddling · rocking · cuddling · cooing · lullabies · bonding · attachment · comforting · tending · feeding
dresses
One-piece women's garments
- leggingsForm-fitting leg garments
- nursing braUndergarment allowing breast access
- belly bandStrap encircling the midsection
stretch jeans · maxi dress · wrap dress · empire waist · tank top · blouse · panties · support hose · gown · swimwear
discrimination
Unjust differential treatment
- rightsJustified claims to freedoms
- protectionGuarding against harm
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
antidiscrimination · labor laws · job security · equality · regulations · accommodations · termination · harassment · compliance · EEOC
benefits
Gains or helpful effects
paid leave · unpaid leave · job protection · employment · rights · entitlement · FMLA · paternity · return to work · duration
- hospitalshospital, ER, emergency room, ICU, operating room
- reproductionreproduction, birth, baby, egg, sperm
- fashion stylescasual wear, bohemian, formal wear, preppy, romantic
- feminismfeminism, feminist theory, gender equality, women's rights, feminist novels
- maternal healthprenatal care, postnatal care, postpartum care, antenatal care, pregnancy care
- family lifebirth, kinship, childbirth, pregnancy, new baby
- maternity leaveJob-protected time for childbirth
- maternity benefitsCompensation during childbirth leave
- maternity wardHospital section for childbirth
- maternity clothesApparel for pregnant bodies
- maternity rightsLegal protections during pregnancy
- maternity wearClothing for pregnant women
maternities, maternity leave, maternity ward, maternity wear, maternity wards