Maternity

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Maternity (məˈtɜːrnɪti)

Maternity refers to the period during pregnancy and shortly after childbirth. The term is often used in relation to maternity leave, the period of time that a new mother takes off from work following the birth of her baby.

Etymology

The term "maternity" comes from the Latin word "mater" which means "mother". The suffix "-ity" is used to form a noun that expresses a state or condition.

Related Terms

  • Pregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body.
  • Childbirth: The process of delivering a baby and the placenta, membranes, and umbilical cord from the uterus to the vagina to the outside world.
  • Postpartum period: The period following childbirth during which the mother's body, including hormone levels and uterus size, returns to a non-pregnant state.
  • Maternity leave: A period of approved absence for a female employee granted for the purpose of giving birth and taking care of infant offspring.
  • Obstetrics: The field of study concentrated on pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

See Also

  • Neonatology: The medical specialty of taking care of newborn babies, sick babies, and premature babies.
  • Midwifery: The health science and health profession that deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period (including care of the newborn), besides sexual and reproductive health of women throughout their lives.
  • Prenatal care: The health care women get while they are pregnant.

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