Surrogate says baby 'ripped away' 60 seconds after birth as custody fight erupts after abortion refusal

The surrogate mother, McKenna West, refused an abortion for a baby diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), leading to complications in her legal fight. After the newborn underwent open-heart surgery in Texas, West claims he was separated from her within 60 seconds of birth. The intended parents, Omar Ahmed and Nausheen Gilkar, dispute West's account and confirm they consented to the medical procedures.