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Brain-Dead Mother Gives Birth, Sparks Abortion Law Debate

6/17/2025

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In Georgia, Adriana Smith, tragically declared brain dead, gave birth to her premature son, Chance, through a C-section on June 13. Her family's struggle to remove her from life support due to state abortion laws has ignited a fierce debate over medical care and the rights of families in heartbreaking circumstances.

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In Georgia, Adriana Smith, tragically declared brain dead, gave birth to her premature son, Chance, through a C-section on June 13. Her family's struggle to remove her from life support due to state abortion laws has ignited a fierce debate over medical care and the rights of families in heartbreaking circumstances.