Pregnancy-Related Terms

noun the state of being a mother; motherhood

adjective related to pregnancy and childbirth

• The company offers maternity leave to all female employees.
• She's taking maternity leave next month to prepare for the arrival of her baby.
• I heard she's going on maternity soon, so we'll have to cover for her at work.
• The garden was in a state of maternity, with flowers blooming and birds chirping.

noun a pregnant woman or female animal

adjective describing a woman or female animal having a developing embryo or fetus in the uterus

• The doctor confirmed that she is pregnant and advised her to start prenatal care.
• She just found out she's pregnant and is already planning the baby's nursery.
• I can't believe she got pregnant, that's wild!
• The idea of a new project being born is like being pregnant with possibilities.

noun a skin condition characterized by the appearance of brown patches on the face

adjective chloasmatic (relating to or affected by chloasma)

• Chloasma, also known as melasma, is a common skin condition characterized by dark patches on the face.
• I heard that chloasma can be caused by hormonal changes during pregnancy.
• My friend swears by this cream for treating chloasma.
• The shadow of chloasma seemed to darken her mood as she struggled with her self-esteem.