A Surrogate Fled to Texas to Avoid an Abortion. Now She Wants Custody of the Baby.

A surrogate mother's decision to continue her pregnancy despite a fetal cardiac diagnosis has sparked a complex legal battle over parental rights. After relocating to Texas to escape abortion pressure from the intended parents, she now seeks judicial recognition as the child's primary caregiver. This case highlights the intersection of reproductive autonomy, surrogacy agreements, and state-specific legal frameworks governing gestational carrier arrangements.

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