Surrogate in Texas gives birth to baby with heart defect after parents requested abortion

A surrogate mother, McKenna West, gave birth to a baby diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome in Texas after fleeing from her home state. The diagnosis occurred around the 20-week mark of her pregnancy, leading the biological parents to request an abortion. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton intervened, notifying medical facilities of their obligation to provide life-saving care for the newborn. The baby, named Gabriel, was born on Wednesday and was taken to a neonatal intensive care unit for potential surgery. Paxton emphasized the importance of ensuring that Gabriel receives necessary medical care, stating that his office would continue to protect the child's well-being.