Episode 4: When the Law Surpasses Life: Adriana Smith, a Brain-Dead Mother, and Georgia’s Ban

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The Real Tea on P and P

Akira Byas

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The Real Tea on P & P is a raw and unfiltered podcast revealing the truth about pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Join Akira, a Public Health Professional, Health Equity Advocate, and Certified Doula, as she explores the joys, struggles, and surprises of the perinatal journey. Covering topics like Black maternal mortality, postpartum recovery, and mental health, this podcast features expert interviews from OB/GYNs, midwives, lactation specialists, therapists, and real moms sharing their experiences. A space for education, empowerment, and advocacy—let’s spill the tea !

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Episode 4: When the Law Surpasses Life: Adriana Smith, a Brain-Dead Mother, and Georgia’s Ban

The Real Tea on P and P

10 minutes 13 seconds

2 months ago

Episode 4: When the Law Surpasses Life: Adriana Smith, a Brain-Dead Mother, and Georgia’s Ban

What happens when state law overrides death itself?In this short episode, I examine the heartbreaking case of Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old pregnant nurse declared brain-dead in Georgia—yet kept on life support against her family’s wishes. Why? Because of Georgia’s strict 2019 “heartbeat law,” which grants legal rights to a fetus once cardiac activity is detected.➡️ Adriana was just 9 weeks pregnant when she suffered fatal complications. Now, her family is grieving, raising her son, drowning in medical bills—and legally powerless to say goodbye.I explore:Georgia's abortion law and its real-life implicationsThe medical definition of brain death vs. legal obligationsThe ethical nightmare faced by doctors and familiesSystemic racial disparities in maternal healthcareBroader questions about bodily autonomy—even after death🔗 Resources Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/ACLU of Georgia: https://www.acluga.org/Local mutual aid funds supporting families in crisis📢 If this story moves you, share it, comment your thoughts, discuss it those around you, and putting contingencies in place, so it does not happen to you. These aren't just laws—they’re lived realities.#AdrianaSmith #ReproductiveRights #AbortionLaw #BrainDeath #HeartbeatBill #MedicalEthics #GeorgiaLaw #WomensRights #Podcast #truestory