Synonyms of maternal

maternal

adjective

mə-ˈtər-nᵊl 

as in mother

of, relating to, or characteristic of a mother

her maternal instincts told her that something was wrong

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mother
• parental
• feminine
• motherly
• female
• womanly
• caring
• matronly
• nurturing
• matriarchal
• womanlike
• womanish
• giving

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of maternal

The campaign also urges moms to tap a variety of maternal mental health resources, such as online therapy platform BetterHelp and oPPal, a platform that intentionally matches new and expecting moms with seasoned moms. — Maressa Brown, Parents, 20 Sep. 2026

For instance, severe bleeding after giving birth, called postpartum hemorrhage, is one of the top causes of maternal mortality in the United States. — Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

The two will participate in a roundtable focused on black maternal health. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2026

Iman Abdullahi, country director for CARE, another aid group, said there's an urgent need for food, maternal and newborn healthcare, hygiene supplies, private latrines and mental health support. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026