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Baby in Texas Surrogacy Case Undergoes Heart Surgery Following Legal Dispute

A baby boy in a surrogacy dispute had heart surgery shortly after birth in Texas. The surrogate, McKenna West, refused an abortion requested by the biological parents, leading to legal intervention by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for lifesaving care. The case highlights ongoing legal complexities surrounding parental rights in surrogacy arrangements.

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A baby boy in a surrogacy dispute had heart surgery shortly after birth in Texas. The surrogate, McKenna West, refused an abortion requested by the biological parents, leading to legal intervention by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for lifesaving care. The case highlights ongoing legal complexities surrounding parental rights in surrogacy arrangements.

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Baby in Texas surrogacy battle receives heart surgery after Paxton intervention

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Baby in Texas Surrogacy Case Undergoes Heart Surgery Following Legal Dispute