Baby in surrogate dispute now in custody of parents, lawyer says
Summary
A baby born with a serious heart condition is now in the custody of his parents in California, according to their lawyer. The baby was born in Texas after a legal battle involving the surrogate mother, who refused to have an abortion despite the parents’ request.Key Facts
- The baby was born Wednesday in Texas with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a rare heart defect needing multiple surgeries.
- The parents, Nausheen Gilkar and Omar Ahmed from California, wanted the surrogate, McKenna West from Alaska, to have an abortion after learning about the diagnosis.
- The surrogate refused and traveled to Texas before the birth.
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton got a court order to ensure the baby would get lifesaving medical care.
- The court ruled that the parents, not the surrogate, have the right to make medical decisions for the baby.
- The baby is now with the parents and receiving care at a specialized medical center.
- The surrogate's lawyer said she plans to keep trying to get custody, claiming Texas law makes the birth mother the legal mother.
- The parents’ lawyer criticized the political involvement and stated the parents are focused on their child’s health.
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