A surrogate mother, McKenna West, who traveled to Texas, where abortion is illegal, gave birth to a baby boy on August 12, 2026. West initially agreed to an abortion following a diagnosis of a severe heart defect but later fled and ceased communication with the biological parents, Nausheen Gilkar and Omar Ahmed from California. The biological parents confirmed the birth through their attorney and denied allegations of coercing West into an abortion, as reported by the Texas Tribune.
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Surrogate mother gives birth in Texas after fleeing from California
McKenna West, a surrogate mother, gave birth to a baby boy in Texas after fleeing from California, where she initially agreed to an abortion due to a severe heart defect diagnosis. The biological parents confirmed the birth and denied any claims of coercion regarding the abortion.
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Surrogate mother who fled to Texas gives birth to baby with severe heart defect
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Surrogate mother gives birth in Texas after fleeing from California