A Georgia mother, April Newkirk, faced a tragic ordeal when her pregnant daughter, Adriana Smith, was declared brain dead after suffering severe health issues. Initially hospitalized for headaches, Smith was later found to have extensive blood clots and was kept on life support due to Georgia law protecting the fetus. After 16 weeks, an emergency C-section was performed, resulting in the premature birth of her son, Chance, who now fights for his life in the NICU with underdeveloped lungs. Newkirk describes the situation as a prolonged nightmare, with limited options provided by the hospital.
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