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Atlanta: A highly sensitive and complex case has come to light in the state of Georgia, USA, where the pregnant woman who has been declared brain-dead (brain) has been placed by the hospital on Life Support for three months. So that the fetus in its womb can develop fully and take birth. However, the family alleges that this is being done due to the strict anti -abortion laws of the state, in which there is a strict restriction on abortion after the fetus feels heart rate – even if the woman is legally dead.
Who are women?
The 30 -year -old Adriana Smith was a nurse by profession and the mother of a five -year -old son. She was rushed to the hospital in February after a serious headache, where the Emori University Hospital found blood clots in the brain and declared her brain-dad-that is, she was considered legally dead. According to the family, doctors said that according to Georgia Act, when the heart rate is present in the fetus, pregnancy cannot be eliminated-even if the female is brain. Therefore, doctors are unable to remove life saving equipment.
Fetal status worrying
According to Adrian’s mother Appril Newcurch, the fetus is currently 21 weeks, but doctors have warned that she has fluid in her brain and can struggle with serious health risks. Nucirk said, “My grandson’s life is at stake. He may be blind, may be unable to walk – maybe he may not be able to live after birth.” However, the family did not clarify whether they want to remove Adriana from life support or not.
Hospital stance
Emori Healthcare refused to make a direct statement on the matter, citing the privacy policy, but said that “Georgia’s abortion takes decisions according to law and medical guidance.”
expert opinion
Dr. Vinseenzo Berghela, a maternal-fetish expert at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, said: “This is not only morally, but also a highly complex position. It is colliding with each other.” The case highlights the conflict between abortion laws and moral responsibilities, and it makes a debate that when the woman is legally dead, does the state have the right to use her body to give birth to the fetus. (AP)
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