In recent years, contemporary literature has increasingly incorporated women’s lived experiences—particularly those of motherhood—yet remains theoretically underdeveloped in addressing them, as such experiences do not fit within traditional literary frameworks. This study aims to explore the possibility of recognizing “motherly literature” as an emerging genre in contemporary literary criticism. Using a descriptive–analytical method, the research examines selected works by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Simone de Beauvoir, and Shiva Ali-naghian as representative examples to identify the distinctive features of this genre. The findings reveal that motherly literature possesses independent characteristics such as an emphasis on embodiment, the concrete realities of motherhood, polyphonic narratives, the use of diary-like forms corresponding to motherly life, and a critical stance toward dominant discourses on motherhood. By transcending conventional boundaries, this genre fosters a form of collective self-awareness about motherly experience and demonstrates that motherhood can serve as a new point of departure for reimagining feminine language. The study’s innovation lies in elevating motherhood from a thematic concern to a generic category, thus establishing its theoretical significance. Ultimately, motherly literature enriches both literary criticism and gender studies.