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Texas steps in as surrogate delivers baby, despite intended parents seeking abortion

Texas steps in as surrogate delivers baby, despite intended parents seeking abortion

Summary

A couple from California wanted to end a pregnancy carried by a surrogate because doctors found a serious heart problem in the baby. The surrogate did not agree and went to Texas, where the state intervened. The baby was born recently.

Key Facts

  • A California couple used a surrogate to carry their baby.
  • At 20 weeks, doctors found the baby had a severe heart defect.
  • The intended parents wanted to have an abortion.
  • The surrogate did not agree to end the pregnancy.
  • The surrogate traveled to Texas, a state with stricter abortion laws.
  • Texas authorities became involved in the case.
  • The baby was born in Texas on Wednesday.
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