A brain-dead Georgia woman, Adriana Smith, 30 weeks pregnant, is kept alive on ventilators due to the state's strict abortion law. Her mother, April Newkirk, says the family has no choice in the matter and is forced to continue life support until the baby can survive independently, likely around 32 weeks. This situation arises from the state's near-total abortion ban, which allows exceptions only under specific circumstances that don't apply here. The family is facing both emotional and financial burdens.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.