She had played the maternal role during breakfast, had even cooked bacon for him.

The maternal role, this time, hadn't included standing waiting for him in the hall.

Play the maternal role - frustrate him even more?

Many times, these terms denote affection or a maternal role in a child's life.

She would assume a maternal role in terms of really being there.

Nor is there any discussion as to whether the maternal role had, of necessity, to be filled by women as such.

Young women also more often have to stay at home in a maternal role from a very young age which limits their ability to work.

This personality takes on a maternal role for the others.

She cooks for them, and takes on a small maternal role in their family.

It is the right of women to obtain state help for their maternal role which entails respect and consideration.