Law Brain Dead Woman Kept Alive Against Family's Wishes because of Pregnancy

[GreatSaintGuillotine]

Abortion law forces doctors to keep pregnant brain dead woman alive

"This decision should've been left to us," said the mother of a woman who is pregnant and has been brain dead for over 90 consecutive days.

www.newsweek.com

Georgia's Living Infants Fairness and Equality (LIFE) Act, also known as the "Heartbeat Bill," was passed by state lawmakers mostly on party lines in 2019 and signed by Governor Brian Kemp, in most instances banning abortions after six weeks. It officially went into effect in July 2022 when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which led to similar laws passed in other states nationwide amid a backlash from pro-abortion advocates.

Adriana Smith, 30, a mother and registered nurse from Atlanta, was almost nine weeks pregnant in early February when it was discovered that she had blood clots in her brain, according to WXIA-TV in Atlanta.

"They gave her some medication, but they didn't do any tests. No CT scan," April Newkirk, Smith's mother, told 11Alive. "If they had done that or kept her overnight, they would have caught it. It could have been prevented."

Adriana Smith, 30, a mother and registered nurse from Atlanta, was almost nine weeks pregnant in early February when it was discovered that she had blood clots in her brain, according to WXIA-TV in Atlanta.

Around that time, Smith reportedly began experiencing intense headaches. After attempting to seek treatment at a local hospital, she was soon released and provided medication. According to her mother, April Newkirk, Smith sought treatment at Northside Hospital but was released after being given medication.

"They gave her some medication, but they didn't do any tests. No CT scan," April Newkirk, Smith's mother, told 11Alive. "If they had done that or kept her overnight, they would have caught it. It could have been prevented."


"They asked me if I would agree to a procedure to relieve the pressure, and I said yes," Newkirk said. "Then they called me back and said they couldn't do it."

Doctors are supposedly waiting until the fetus is at 32 weeks gestation, which is months from now, as Smith is currently 21 weeks pregnant. Doctors have reportedly told her family that under Georgia's heartbeat law, they are legally required to maintain life support until the fetus reaches viability.

Newkirk told WXIA-TV that the decision has caused trauma for their family—both in terms of Smith's condition and the baby's health. Doctors have her that the baby, a male, has an unknown amount of fluid on the brain.

"She's pregnant with my grandson," Newkirk said. "But he may be blind, may not be able to walk, may not survive once he's born."

"This decision should've been left to us. Now we're left wondering what kind of life he'll have—and we're going to be the ones raising him."

 

[Seano]

I wonder what the mother's choice would be if it were up to her somehow.

 

[Witchhunt]

I wonder what the mother's choice would be if it were up to her somehow.

Check her social media..

 

[cincymma79]

I’ve taken care of 24 week babies. Seen a handful of slightly younger ones. It sucks but come on man this kid has a shot. You can give it up for adoption. It comes next in the dictionary. Same page probably

 

[GreatSaintGuillotine]

I wonder what the mother's choice would be if it were up to her somehow.

Obviously, no one can know for sure but I would treat it like organ donation. Prior consent or family concent

 

[HereticBD]

I don't see the issue. Am I supposed to be mad that they're trying to save the life of her child before they cut the cord? Obviously a difficult time for the family, but if the baby has a chance, let it have that chance.

 

[cincymma79]

I don't see the issue. Am I supposed to be mad that they're trying to save the life of her child before they cut the cord? Obviously a difficult time for the family, but if the baby has a chance, let it have that chance.

The people love abortion though

 

[Spam On Rye]

Easy choice here. Human life is precious.

 

[KnightTemplar]

Tragic, but the baby should be allowed a shot at a healthy life.

 

[Mr Holmes]

I fail to see the problem.

 

[Misfit23]

I wonder who pays the hospital bill..

 

[Ruke Doufus]

I don't know that I've ever heard of a grandmother complaining that her grandchild isn't dying with her child. It's obviously a heart wrenching situation but damn.

 

[Siver!]

I’ve taken care of 24 week babies. Seen a handful of slightly younger ones. It sucks but come on man this kid has a shot. You can give it up for adoption. It comes next in the dictionary. Same page probably

The US needs more adoptive families.

There aren't enough.

It's not an answer unless there are enough people coming forward. Let's hope more families start doing so, immediately.

 

[HockeyBjj]

The US needs more adoptive families.

There aren't enough.

It's not an answer unless there are enough people coming forward. Let's hope more families start doing so, immediately.

We know a couple families who've adopted. The costs, unless you go the foster care route, are insane for a newborn

I think there's a lot more families willing to adopt but having to put up 50k and then *hope* a child comes available to you in a few years is a killer barrier

 

[oldshadow]

The US needs more adoptive families.

There aren't enough.

It's not an answer unless there are enough people coming forward. Let's hope more families start doing so, immediately.

True but it gets complicated because to do that you need more cross race adoption.

Whites which in large numbers tend to adopt more adopt white or Asian children.

Not just because "they are racist". There is a stigma when a wite couple adopts a black child that it is not the right thing for the child as they can't raise him properly in their culture. So true or not it effects adoption.

Look at the numbers of adoption rates.

On this case I'm divided on this is the baby is going to be born healthy then why kill it. If it stands no chance of being born healthy then there should be exceptions for that.

 

[Kingz]

Maybe if she was in extreme pain but it sounds like she is in a painless vegetative state and there happens to be a human life inside of her.

And frankly, I think the family sounds ghoulish to disregard the life of a family member all because they want to plan the burial and close the door on a story that is obviously not finished yet

 

[oldshadow]

@Siver!

Would you like a link to this.

The National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW) has argued that transracial adoption, where children of one race are adopted by parents of a different race, can be a form of "cultural genocide". This perspective suggests that raising Black children in white families may hinder their ability to develop a positive racial identity and cope with racism, potentially leading to the erosion of their cultural heritage.

 

[Confucamus]

@Siver!

Would you like a link to this.

The National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW) has argued that transracial adoption, where children of one race are adopted by parents of a different race, can be a form of "cultural genocide". This perspective suggests that raising Black children in white families may hinder their ability to develop a positive racial identity and cope with racism, potentially leading to the erosion of their cultural heritage.

My God. That has to be the stupidest and the most ass backwards thing I've read in a long time. Seriously, fuck anybody who thinks this way.

 

[Scerpi]

@Siver!

Would you like a link to this.

The National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW) has argued that transracial adoption, where children of one race are adopted by parents of a different race, can be a form of "cultural genocide". This perspective suggests that raising Black children in white families may hinder their ability to develop a positive racial identity and cope with racism, potentially leading to the erosion of their cultural heritage.

Holy shit... Cope with racism? Racial Identity? WTF?

There's plenty of examples of black kids in white families who are doing just fine.

It would seem that growing up in a positive family environment, no matter the race the of adoptive parents, would be the number priority of any baby/child needing help.

The left has lost its mind

 

[GreatSaintGuillotine]

So, here's my thing, this is an awful and tragic situation caused by the hospital failing to take a patient seriously. And now on top of that they are forced by law to go against the families choices and use this poor woman as a human incubator. It's a fucked situation.

HOWEVER, I don't like the idea of the child not getting a shot at life. Especially because we do not know the mother's wishes. On the flip side this child is at severe risk of health issues already. Its rough