Surrogate Battles for Baby’s Life | Johannesburg News

A surrogate who refused to terminate a pregnancy at 23 weeks is now fighting for custody of a critically ill newborn with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, arguing the intended parents won’t provide life-saving care — while the couple claims she broke their contract and seeks to keep their child. With no federal surrogacy laws, state rules vary wildly, creating legal gray zones. The Supreme Court isn’t required to hear the case, and experts say intervention is unlikely — especially for emergency family disputes. The surrogate lost her Texas conservatorship bid, but a California court currently recognizes the parents; she’s now appealing to the highest court. The couple has blocked contact with the baby via a restraining order, and the case file remains sealed after a recent hearing. 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/e59a38ec8deec080