She became a maternal orphan when her mother passed away.

There are many maternal orphans in the village.

There are many maternity hospitals in the city.

She gave birth to her baby at the maternity hospital.

The belief in maternal impressions has been prevalent in many cultures.

Maternal impressions can have a lasting impact on a child's development.

Indirect maternal death is a term used to describe the death of a woman during pregnancy or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management, but not from accidental or incidental causes.

Direct maternal death is a tragic event that occurs during or within 42 days after childbirth.

My maternal half aunt is coming to visit us.

I have two maternal half aunts.