Meaning of matrescent | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Exhibiting matrescence; becoming a mother.
2. Pertaining to those who are becoming mothers.

Examples

“On the other hand, the constancy of others around her could indicate a reluctance on their part to allow her the full matrescent role.”

“In reality, the matrescent/patrescent periods represent a far more complex set of behaviors, full of stress as well as joy.”

“These actions can be seen as matrescent in the sense of 'mothering', nurturing and protecting work colleagues.”

“PhotoVoice is not considered a therapeutic practice but has been shown to be a beneficial photographic practice for matrescent women.”

“Breastfeeding mothers are therefore in a matrescent state […]”

“Conceptualizing birth centre care as 'gift' enables some fleshing out of the characteristics of matrescent care when enacted in the professional/woman ...”

“Matrescent care, understood in this way, incorporates an ethical disposition. If authentic, it would manifest more broadly than in just relationships with ...”

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