Biological Parents Of Baby Born With Heart Defect Sue Surrogate For Not Aborting Him

August 19, 2026 10:04 AM ET The biological parents of a baby boy born with a heart defect are suing their surrogate after they claimed she allegedly violated the abortion clause of their surrogacy agreement by not terminating the pregnancy.Nausheen Gilkar and Omar Ahmed are suing McKenna West for more than $100,000 for allegedly breaching the agreement, according to TMZ. The pair is also seeking an unspecified amount in damages for “malicious, outrageous conduct,” the outlet reported.A copy of the surrogacy agreement obtained by TMZ appears to include an abortion clause allowing for termination of the pregnancy in the event of a fetal abnormality.“Except as provided herein, the Gestational Carrier agrees that it is her intention that she will not terminate the pregnancy or attempt to termi