Maternal

Maternal refers to anything related to or characteristic of a mother, especially during pregnancy, childbirth, and the period after childbirth. The term is often used in the context of health and medicine, where it is associated with the health of the mother and the care she receives during and after pregnancy.

Maternal Health

Maternal health is the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. It encompasses the health care dimensions of family planning, preconception, prenatal, and postnatal care in order to ensure a positive and fulfilling experience, in most cases, and reduce maternal morbidity and mortality, in other cases.

Maternal Mortality

Maternal mortality is the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and the site of the pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management, but not from accidental or incidental causes.

Maternal Bond

The maternal bond is typically the relationship between a mother and her child. While it typically occurs due to pregnancy and childbirth, it may also occur between a woman and an unrelated child, such as in adoption.

Maternal Effect

In genetics, a maternal effect occurs when the phenotype of an organism is determined not only by its own genotype, but also by the genotype of its mother.

Maternal Instinct

Maternal instinct refers to the natural inclination of a mother to care for her offspring. This instinct is not exclusive to humans and is also observed in many animal species.

See Also

• Pregnancy
• Childbirth
• Postpartum period
• Maternal–fetal medicine
• Obstetrics

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