A surrogate gave birth Wednesday after a judge ordered life-sustaining treatment for the newborn. The baby was diagnosed with a serious heart condition before birth. The surrogate and the California couple are in a bitter legal dispute. Texas authorities intervened on behalf of the surrogate in the case. The newborn is receiving medical care and awaiting surgery at a hospital.

McKenna West had petitioned a family district court in Dallas County, Texas to allow the child she is carrying to remain in the Lone Star state and receive potentially lifesaving…

A Texas court ordered that an unborn baby with a heart condition be given life-saving care upon birth, after the surrogate mother filed a suit.

A judge ordered the child to receive life-sustaining treatment