Maternity

/mətˈɜːnɪti/

/məˈtɝnɪti/

Maternity

the quality or fact of being a mother to a child or children

synonyms : motherhood

the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus

synonyms : gestation

the quality of having or showing the tenderness and warmth and affection of or befitting a mother

Examples

1. The intern will step into the shoes of her supervisor while she's on maternity leave.

2. The assistant manager is standing in for the store manager while she is on maternity leave.

3. Maternity leave can sometimes knock your confidence.

4. He bought maternity shirts.