Texas newborn returned to parents after custody battle over midwifery and child welfare.

A Dallas-area newborn, Mila Jackson, will be returned to her parents after being taken by Child Protective Services for 23 days. The case drew national media attention and sparked conversations about the disproportionate impact of the child welfare system on Black families and the long history of medical bias against Black midwives. The parents chose to work with their licensed midwife to treat a common infant condition rather than following a directive from their pediatrician to take her to the hospital. Advocates working with the family said that while they are happy to see this outcome, damage has already been done.