Definitions [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 253, § 23].
Del. Code tit. 16, § 802D
in effectAs used in this chapter:
(1) “Perinatal health-care provider” means a physician, midwife, advanced practice registered nurse, registered nurse, physician associate, or other health-care practitioner acting within the lawful scope of practice while attending a person who presents in pregnancy or the postpartum period.
(2) “Perinatal mood and anxiety disorder” means a wide range of emotional and psychological reactions that a person may experience during pregnancy or after childbirth. The reactions may include: feelings of despair or extreme guilt; prolonged sadness; lack of energy; difficulty concentrating; fatigue; extreme changes in appetite; or thoughts of anxiety and worry, suicide, or harming the baby.
Source: DE Code (Official Site)URL: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c008d/index.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026
