For the purposes of this section, the following terms apply:
- (a) “Maternal mortality” or “maternal death” means the death of a person during pregnancy or within a year from the end of pregnancy, and related to, or aggravated by, the pregnancy or birth, including, but not limited to, death by suicide.
- (b) “Pregnancy-associated death” means a death of a person while pregnant or within one year of the end of a pregnancy, regardless of the cause.
- (c) “Pregnancy-related death” means a death that occurs while pregnant or up to a year postpartum from any cause related to, or aggravated by, the pregnancy or its management, irrespective of the duration of the pregnancy.
- (d) “Severe maternal morbidity” means unexpected outcomes of pregnancy, labor, or delivery that result in significant short- or long-term consequences to the pregnant person’s mental or physical health.