O96.0: Death from direct obstetric cause occurring more than 42 days but less than one year after delivery
Death from a direct obstetric cause occurring more than 42 days but less than one year after delivery refers to a maternal death that happens due to complications from childbirth or pregnancy. This death, falling in a specific timeline, occurs beyond the traditional postpartum period (up to six weeks or 42 days after birth), yet before the completion of a year after delivery. Direct obstetric causes could comprise various health complications stemming from pregnancy or the birthing process itself. These complications might involve heavy bleeding, infections, high blood pressure diseases like preeclampsia, or complications due to a caesarean section. These conditions may not immediately cause death, but could progressively worsen and lead to fatal outcomes if left unmanaged. This terminology emphasizes the continued maternal vulnerability even beyond the immediate postpartum period.
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