Maternal (adjective)

Of or relating to a mother; characteristic of a mother; motherly.

Origin:

Late latin maternalis, from latin mater mother.

Examples:

1. She had a very strong maternal instinct towards her children.
2. The woman had a maternal way of speaking and comforting her friends.
3. The elephant showed a strong maternal bond with her calf.
4. The scientist's research focused on the maternal effects on child development.
5. The teacher had a maternal approach to teaching her students.