Nurse Defies Surrogacy Clause for Baby | Charleston News

A cardiac nurse from Alaska is fighting to keep custody of the baby she carried to term after intended parents from California demanded an abortion due to a serious heart condition — a decision she refused. Now, with the baby, Gabriel, undergoing life-saving surgery in Texas, West is appealing to the Supreme Court to halt a lower court ruling that granted legal parenthood to the couple, arguing it blocks her from advocating for the medically fragile infant. Her case hinges on jurisdictional disputes, allegations of improper legal service, and a surrogacy contract clause she says was misused — all while she’s been denied the chance to participate in the child’s care. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fb5bf917bbfd224f