maternal

/mətˈɜːnə‍l/

/məˈtɝnəɫ/

maternal

related to or characteristic of a mother and motherhood, especially during and following childbirth

antonyms : paternal

relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent

synonyms : parental

antonyms : filial

in relation to or originating from one's mother

associated with or traced through the mother's lineage

synonyms : enate

Examples

1. Maternal mortality is down.

2. Doom maternal opened.

3. Maternal health is a challenge everywhere.

4. We also mentioned maternal aggression.