Surrogate Mother Flees to Texas to Give Birth After Alleged Pressure from California Couple to Abort
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
A newborn with a serious heart defect is at the center of a legal dispute between a California couple and a surrogate mother who traveled from Alaska to Texas to give birth. McKenna West, a nurse, delivered the baby on Wednesday, diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. The couple, Omar Ahmed and Nausheen Gilkar, claim West breached their surrogacy contract by refusing to abort after the diagnosis. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton intervened, ensuring the baby receives care in Texas. West's supporters, including anti-abortion group Live Action, helped her travel for medical attention. The case raises questions about surrogacy laws across states.
AI summary · Source: Telemundo McAllen (KTLM) →
