as in parental
of, relating to, or characteristic of a mother her maternal instincts told her that something was wrong

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Recent Examples of maternal But researchers noted in the study that the COVID-19 pandemic could have had an impact on maternal health and the health care system at large, particularly in 2021. Chantelle Lee, Time, 9 Apr. 2025 These maternal health programs are still funded by the President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR. Apoorva Mandavilli, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025 In Afghanistan, where over 23 million people rely on aid, the cuts will end food support for millions, halt care for malnourished children, and disrupt maternal health services. Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025 Helm’s maternal grandfather was drafted by the Eagles. Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for maternal

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“Maternal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maternal. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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