matrescence

American  

[muh-tres-uhns] / məˈtrɛs əns /

noun

1. the process of becoming a mother; the psychological, social, and developmental transitions associated with becoming a mother.

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Example Sentences

Santorelli points to something called matrescence as the reason.

From The Wall Street Journal

Susannah was also to stumble upon the concept of "matrescence", a term coined 50 years ago by anthropologist Dana Raphael to describe the complex and transformational process of becoming a mother.

From BBC

"Simply put, matrescence means the physical, psychological and emotional changes you go through after the birth of your child," she says.

From BBC

Pregnant employees of firms that sign up are also given a "matrescence pack", which Susannah says covers "the parts of motherhood which tend to be glossed over in pregnancy but can affect mental health".

From BBC

It addresses issues such as breastfeeding problems and the affect of matrescence on relationships with partners.

From BBC