'Disgrace.' A brain-dead 21-year-old Brazilian mother is being kept alive by machines to give her unborn 6-month-old child a chance to survive, sparking debate online.
Joyce Sousa Araújo, collapsed after suffering “very strong headaches,” being hospitalized at a Rondonópolis hospital for surgery. Doctors were able to detect an aneurysm but it was already too late, as her brain had swollen to the point she couldn’t be saved.RELATED:
Experts have long debated the ethical considerations of cases such as Joyce’s, as well as the legal ramifications of the procedureThe story of Joyce has parallels to other cases around the world where pregnant women declared brain dead have been kept alive to support their unborn children. Brazil’s legal system forbids abortions beyond the third month, which means doctors must do all they can to keep Joyce’s baby aliveAside from the complex ethical considerations of surrounding the subject matter, legal concerns also need to be taken into account.
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