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Baby’s Critical Heart Journey | Oakland News
A baby boy born with a life-threatening heart defect is fighting for his life after his first major surgery — and the emotional, legal maze surrounding his birth adds layers of complexity. Omar Ahmed and Nausheen Gilkar, the parents from Southern California, were ready to terminate the pregnancy when they learned their son Rumi had hypoplastic left heart syndrome — but surrogate McKenna West chose to carry him to term and deliver in Texas. Now, with custody secured and Rumi recovering post-surgery, the family is focused on his fragile recovery while navigating an emotionally charged situation…
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