'maternity ward' definitions:

Definition of 'maternity ward'

(from WordNet)
noun
A hospital ward that provides care for women during pregnancy and childbirth and for newborn infants

Definition of 'maternity ward'

From: GCIDE
  • maternity ward \ma*ter"ni*ty ward`\, n. The section of a hospital devoted to assisting women during childbirth and caring for them and their newborn infants until they are released to go home. [PJC]