Definitions

In this Act: (1) Freestanding birth center The term freestanding birth center has the meaning given that term in section 1905(l) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(1)). (2) Maternal morbidity The term maternal morbidity means a health condition, including a mental health condition or substance use disorder, that— (A) is attributed to or aggravated by pregnancy or childbirth; and (B) results in significant short-term or long-term consequences to the health of the individual who was pregnant. (3) Maternal mortality The term maternal mortality — (A) means death that— (i) occurs during, or within the 1-year period after, pregnancy; and (ii) is attributed to or aggravated by pregnancy-related or childbirth complications; and (B) includes a suicide, drug overdose death, homicide (including a domestic violence-related homicide), or other death resulting from a mental health or substance use disorder attributed to or aggravated by pregnancy-related or childbirth complications. (4) Postpartum The term postpartum means the 12-month period following childbirth.