37-77-101. (Temporary -- effective January 1, 2026) Definitions.
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37-77-101 . (Temporary -- effective January 1, 2026) Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following definitions apply:
(1)"Antepartum" means the period of pregnancy prior to the end of pregnancy.
(2)"Department" means the department of labor and industry provided for in Title 2, chapter 15, part 17.
(a)"Doula" means a trained, nonmedical professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a pregnant woman during the antepartum, intrapartum, or postpartum period.
(b)The term does not include a traditional healing provider or a person providing services to a friend or family member.
(4)"Intrapartum" means the period of pregnancy after the onset of labor through delivery.
(5)"Postpartum" means the 12-month period beginning on the last day of the pregnancy.
(6)"Traditional healing provider" means an individual who provides traditional healing services in a manner that is recognized by an American Indian or Alaska Native tribe as being consistent with the tribe's traditional healing practices.
(7)"Traditional healing services" means a system of culturally appropriate healing methods for physical, mental, and emotional healing. (Terminates December 31, 2030--sec. 10, Ch. 597, L. 2025.)