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Surrogate-born baby undergoes major heart surgery in Texas
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— Aug 17, 2026
Rumi, a baby with hypoplastic left heart syndrome born to a surrogate in Texas after his biological parents pressed for abortion, underwent the Norwood procedure—the first of three surgeries—while remaining in critical condition as doctors plan ongoing treatment. The case has spurred multi-state legal and political attention, including involvement from the Texas attorney general and ongoing custody disputes between the surrogate and the biological parents, who emphasize the child’s health and privacy during his recovery.
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