A Queensland woman gave birth to twins with different biological parents, one from her own natural pregnancy, one from an IVF surrogacy, forcing an Australian court to untangle unprecedented legal and family questions. In November 2025, an unnamed woman in Queensland, Australia, delivered twins by C-section: one child conceived naturally with her partner, and one […] The post Queensland court rules on surrogacy after woman delivers twins with different genetic parents appeared first on American Almanac .
A Queensland woman gave birth to twins with different biological parents, one from her own natural pregnancy, one from an IVF surrogacy, forcing an Australian court to untangle unprecedented legal and family questions. In November 2025, an unnamed woman in Queensland, Australia, delivered twins by C-section: one child conceived naturally with her partner, and one created through in vitro fertilization as part of a surrogacy agreement with another couple. The case, believed to be the first of its kind in Australia, brought the complex intersection of science and law into sharp relief when the matter reached the Queensland Children’s Court for a parentage ruling. According to reporting from The U.S. Sun , the arrangement began when the…Open
A surrogate refused to have an abortion after the fetus was diagnosed with a serious heart problem. She fled to Texas and had the child. Now she wants a judge to give custody to her instead of the biological parents.
A 28-year-old Alaska nurse who defied a California couple's demand to terminate a surrogate pregnancy is now fighting to see the infant she carried, and says she held him for just 60 seconds before he was removed from her arms. McKenna West gave birth on August 12 at a Texas hospital she had chosen specifically […] The post Surrogate who refused to abort a baby with a heart defect says the newborn was taken from her the moment the cord was cut appeared first on American Almanac .
A 28-year-old Alaska nurse who defied a California couple's demand to terminate a surrogate pregnancy is now fighting to see the infant she carried, and says she held him for just 60 seconds before he was removed from her arms. McKenna West gave birth on August 12 at a Texas hospital she had chosen specifically because she believed it could save the baby's life. The boy was diagnosed at 20 weeks with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a severe but treatable heart condition. When the biological parents, Nausheen Gilkar and Omar Ahmed of California, learned of the diagnosis, West says they ordered her to end the pregnancy. She refused, and the legal and personal fallout has only escalated since. The day before the birth, West secured a legal…Open
LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Marla Neufeld, a Florida-based surrogacy and reproductive law attorney, as a legal battle continues to play out surrounding a California couple and their surrogate who gave birth to their baby in Texas. The couple are reportedly claiming that the surrogate gave birth to the child, who has a rare heart defect, against their wishes. This comes after reports that McKenna West, 28, agreed to act as a surrogate for Los Angeles couple Omar Ahmed and Nausheen Gilkar.
The intended parents had asked to end the pregnancy at 20 weeks when the fetus was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition, setting off a painful legal battle.
AI:A high-stakes legal war has erupted over the fate of an infant born via surrogacy after the biological parents demanded a termination at 20 weeks following a diagnosis of a life-threatening condition. While radical leftist media outlets attempt to frame this as a mere contractual dispute, it is actually a profound clash between the sanctity of life and the cold, calculated demands of intended parents who view human beings as disposable commodities. The case highlights the chaotic ethical vacuum created by modern reproductive laws, where biological ties are being weaponized against medical necessity in an effort to facilitate abortion for convenience. This struggle underscores the urgent need for legal frameworks that prioritize the…Open
By Monica Showalter Ken Paxton reveals his Solomonic wisdom.
AI:In a decisive move against the radical abortion agenda, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has intervened in a high-stakes legal battle to protect an infant whose biological parents sought to terminate the pregnancy because the child was not "perfect." While the leftist media remains predictably silent on this blatant attempt to discard human life based on medical diagnosis, Paxton’s action serves as a crucial shield against a culture that views children as disposable commodities. This intervention underscores the ongoing struggle between those upholding the sanctity of life and a radicalized movement that seeks to normalize abortion for any perceived imperfection. Amidst the chaotic political landscape in Texas, where various…Open
The intended parents wanted the surrogate mother to have an abortion once they learned it had a heart defect. A Texas court on Tuesday ordered that the baby receive lifesaving care once born.
AI:A Texas court has issued a landmark ruling mandating that a newborn baby with a heart defect must receive life-saving medical treatment, directly countering the wishes of the intended parents who sought to use a surrogate to terminate the pregnancy upon discovering the fetal abnormality. This decision marks a significant legal intervention in the ongoing battle over surrogacy and reproductive rights, specifically regarding whether biological parents can compel an abortion due to medical complications or disabilities. The ruling follows a series of high-profile disputes involving surrogates and intended parents in Texas, highlighting a growing judicial pushback against efforts to use abortion as a tool to prevent the birth of children with…Open
The baby, who was born Wednesday with a severe heart defect, drew the attention of anti-abortion activists and the Texas attorney general after the intended parents wanted the surrogate mother to have an abortion.
AI:In a significant victory for the sanctity of life, a newborn baby born in Texas with a severe heart defect has survived following a high-profile legal battle against abortion proponents. The dispute arose when the biological parents attempted to compel their surrogate mother to terminate the pregnancy due to the infant's medical condition. However, intervention by the Texas Attorney General and dedicated anti-abortion activists successfully prevented the termination, ensuring the child’s right to live was protected through the birth process.Open
'We do all we can in Massachusetts to save baby whales and stray cats yet we murder thousands of unborn children and in many cases the taxpayer pays for it.'
