prematernal

English

Etymology

From pre- +‎ maternal.

Adjective

prematernal (comparative more prematernal, superlative most prematernal)

1. Before motherhood.
   • 1991, Eric R. Wolf, Adrianus Koster, Daniel Meijers, Religious Regimes and State Formation, page 233:

     In Renaissance paintings, one of the favorite themes was that of the Annunciation, in which Mary's virginity, her slender, prematernal form, her solitary condition were stressed.

   • 2006, Colleen Sell, A Cup Of Comfort For Mothers To Be, page 281:

     Experienced mothers shared their wisdom and sipped sherbet punch, while the prematernal crowd chatted about manicures and Hollywood weddings.