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Custody fight erupts after surrogate refuses abortion for baby with heart condition

Custody fight erupts after surrogate refuses abortion for baby with heart condition

Summary

A legal dispute took place in Texas between a California couple and their surrogate mother over a newborn baby who has a serious heart problem. The case became a focus for anti-abortion groups who want to change rules about surrogacy.

Key Facts

  • The dispute involves a baby born with a serious heart condition.
  • The surrogate mother refused to have an abortion.
  • The California couple and the surrogate are in a custody battle over the baby.
  • The case was heard in a Texas court this week.
  • Anti-abortion activists are paying attention to this case.
  • These activists want to create new laws or restrictions related to surrogacy.
  • The case raises questions about parental rights and medical decisions in surrogacy agreements.
  • The story was reported by Amna Nawaz and Shefali Luthra, a reproductive health reporter.
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