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Maternal Mortality

The death of a woman during pregnancy or within one year of the end of pregnancy from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management, but not from accidental or incidental causes.

Severe Maternal Morbidity

Unexpected outcomes of labor and delivery that result in significant short- or long-term consequences to a woman's health. This includes unexpected complications from pregnancy and childbirth.

Maternal Health Disparities

Differences in maternal health outcomes (like death or severe illness) among different groups of people, often linked to social, economic, or environmental disadvantages. For example, some racial or ethnic groups experience higher rates of adverse maternal health outcomes.

Social Determinants of Maternal Health

Non-medical conditions and circumstances in which pregnant and postpartum individuals live, learn, work, and age that affect their health and well-being, such as access to healthy food, safe housing, transportation, clean environment, and economic stability.

Ex Officio Members

Individuals who are members of a body (like a task force) automatically because of the office or position they hold, rather than by being specifically appointed.

Perinatal Health Workers

Healthcare professionals or community workers who provide support, education, and care to individuals during pregnancy, childbirth, and the period immediately after birth (the postpartum period).