McKenna West

“I knew that this baby, despite the diagnosis, had a great chance at survival and a great chance at leading a long life,”

McKenna West · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-26

West told the court she believed the baby could survive and lead a long life despite the heart defect diagnosis.

“My plea, my only goal, is simple: Let’s commit to giving this baby the full treatment he needs to live,”

McKenna West · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21

West said her goal is for the baby to receive full treatment.

“I’m fighting because this baby boy needs someone willing to advocate for and fight alongside him as he gets the ongoing treatment his fragile heart requires.”

McKenna West · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21

West said she is fighting to ensure the baby receives ongoing treatment.

“The only glimpse I got of him was during a very short 60 seconds while his umbilical cord was still connected. As soon as the cord was cut, he was taken away.”

McKenna West · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21

West described only briefly seeing the baby before he was taken away after birth.

“I’m not fighting to try to take someone else’s baby,”

McKenna West · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21

West clarified her intent in continuing to fight for the baby.

“I haven’t been allowed to hold this precious baby boy I carried and protected throughout my pregnancy,”

McKenna West · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21

West described being separated from the baby shortly after birth in a New York Post op-ed.

“It was scary to think that something might be wrong, and that I may be the one that's not able to make a decision about the treatment,”

McKenna West · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-12

West said in an interview with Live Action that she feared not being able to make decisions about the baby's treatment.