Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Brain-Dead Woman in Georgia Removed from Life Support
A woman in Georgia named Adriana Smith, who was already pregnant, was found to be brain-dead.
Because of abortion laws, doctors kept her on life support until her baby, named Chance, could be born.
The baby was delivered early and weighs about a kilo.
The family had to deal with this sad situation, and there are questions about whether laws are in place to ensure proper treatment of pregnant women and when they should be taken off life support.
A brain-dead woman, Adriana Smith, was kept on life support in Georgia due to local abortion restrictions.
Smith, a 30-year-old nurse, was nine weeks pregnant when she was declared brain dead after experiencing headaches.
Her baby, Chance, was delivered via C-section and weighs approximately 1 kg.
Smith was removed from life support on June 17.
The case has drawn attention amid changes to abortion access since the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
- Who
- Adriana Smith, her family, the baby Chance, and medical staff.
- What
- A brain-dead pregnant woman had her baby delivered and was then taken off life support.
- When
- The baby was born on June 13, and the mother was taken off life support on June 17.
- Where
- Georgia, USA
- Why
- The case highlights the complexities of abortion laws and medical ethics in the wake of changes to abortion access.
Family's Perspective
Legal/Medical Perspective
Family's Right to Choose
Family's Perspective
The family believes they should have had a choice regarding life support.
Legal/Medical Perspective
Laws in Georgia may have limited their options.
Medical vs. Personal Decisions
Family's Perspective
Critics question the restrictions put on doctors.
Legal/Medical Perspective
Some believe that medical protocols must be followed.
- Mother's Name
- Adriana Smith
- Mother's Condition
- Brain Dead
- Baby's Name
- Chance
- Baby's Weight
- Approximately 1 kg
- Location
- Georgia, USA
- Life Support Removal Date
- June 17
