Brain-Dead Mother Kept Alive in Georgia: A Heartbeat Law Dilemma

In Georgia, a 30-year-old woman, Adriana Smith, has been on life support for over 90 days after suffering a massive brain bleed. Her family desperately wants to remove her from life support, but doctors are legally obligated to keep her alive due to her pregnancy and the state's heartbeat law. "Doctors are legally required to maintain life support until the fetus reaches viability," explains Smith's family spokesperson. This case has sparked outrage and debate about the limitations of the heartbeat law and its impact on women's healthcare rights. The situation is emotionally charged for Smith's family, particularly her young son who regularly visits her, believing his mother is merely sleeping. The case underscores the need for a nuanced discussion about end-of-life care decisions for pregnant women in situations involving irreversible brain damage.