Baby Gabriel surrogate McKenna West Texas

    by Flint: Ken Paxton

    Baby Gabriel is alive and getting treatment after his surrogate mother, McKenna West, refused an abortion request from his intended parents. The saga started in April when the fetus was diagnosed with a serious congenital heart condition at 20 weeks. West fled to Texas, where state law recognizes her as the birth mother, drawing the protection of AG Ken Paxton. Texas Attorney General Kent Paxton asked the district court to intervene to ensure the baby receives care, prevent his removal from the state, and set an expedited hearing on any refusal of treatment. A temporary restraining order was issued against West, stating the intended parents hold responsibility for medical decisions regarding the child. Despite the legal clash, baby Gabrielle is OK for now as he receives care for what Paxton calls a treatable condition.

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    and will reportedly now get life-saving care. The saga began back in April when Gabriel was diagnosed with a serious congenital heart condition at 20 weeks. His intended parents told Gabriel's surrogate mother, McKenna West, to have an abortion. West refused and traveled to Texas where she would be recognized as the birth mother under state law. Texas Attorney General Kent Paxton asked the district court to intervene to give the baby care, prevent his removal from the state, and set an expedited hearing on any refusal of treatment. But a temporary restraining order was also issued against West, saying the intended parents are responsible for medical decisions regarding the child. So it seems baby Gabriel is OK for now as he gets care for what Paxton says is a treatable condition. THE CASE IS NOT GOING TO BE INVOLVED. THE CASE IS NOT GOING TO BE INVOLVED. THE CASE IS NOT GOING TO BE