The Collaborative International Dictionary
maternity ward
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.
Wiktionary
maternity ward
n. A hospital ward that provides assistance during childbirth.
WordNet
maternity ward
n. a hospital ward that provides care for women during pregnancy and childbirth and for newborn infants