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Why a baby was born to a dead woman

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Understanding Brain Death and Racial Disparities in Maternal Health

This chapter examines the medical definition of brain death and its implications for patients on life support, focusing on the poignant case of Adriana Smith. It also addresses systemic racism in healthcare, particularly its impact on maternal mortality rates for black women, using personal anecdotes to highlight the challenges faced in the medical system.

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