# Surrogate Battles for Baby’s Life | Charlotte News

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Podcast: [Charlotte News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charlotte-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463310)
Published: 2026-09-10T23:23:16+00:00
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A surrogate mother in Alaska is fighting to keep custody of a critically ill newborn with a life-threatening heart defect, taking her case to the Supreme Court after losing in Texas and facing a California court order naming the intended parents as legal guardians. The baby, born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, has already undergone surgery but needs ongoing care — care the surrogate believes the intended parents, who requested an abortion at 23 weeks, won’t provide. With surrogacy laws unregulated federally and deeply divided public opinion, this high-stakes battle pits medical necessity against contractual obligations and ethical debates over abortion and parental rights — all while the infant’s survival hangs in the balance. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c3f8cfb7a3bd6c6f

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