matrescent adjective2 •Exhibiting matrescence; becoming a mother.On the other hand, the constancy of others around her could indicate a reluctance on their part to allow her the full matrescent role. — 1975 •Pertaining to those who are becoming mothers.Conceptualizing birth centre care as 'gift' enables some fleshing out of the characteristics of matrescent care when enacted in the professional/woman ... — 2011
