Since this story of a women delievering eight babies hit the presses, it has veered from touching to downright disturbing.
Nadya Suleman,
only thirty-three, already has six children, all previously concieved through IVF. What I assumed to be a case a childless couple using fertilty drugs to concieve can also be dismissed,
as no father or boyfriend has been named or chosen to come forth.This women had her frozen embryos left over after her previous pregnancies implanted all at once so they wouldn't "go to waste." I think the "genius" in-vitro specialist who would willing have implanted eight embryos into this women, despite knowing the potenital risks associated should have his license revoked.
This is not over abortion, but that this women intentionally chose to do this gives me great concern over her mental state. While not a physician myself, it is basic knowledge that the female uterus can carry only one or two fetuses at a time. With multiple pregnancies, there are severe risks (
http://www.startribune.com/local/11591371.html) as each baby must struggle for nourishment and oxygen and is almost certain to be born prematurely, which can pose numerous health risks. This women is very lucky she had top of the line medical care probably monitoring her and her babies 24/7, which allowed her to carry all babies to term and born under such healthy circumstances.
What makes me even more concerned is that this women is seeking $2 million dollars for t.v. interviews, endorsement deals and magazine covers! It she did this to gain publicity or money, it is a horrid display of narcissistic irresponsiblty.
What do you guys think?
http://www.latimes.com/news/science/la-me-octuplets31-2009jan31,0,841716.story?track=rsshttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090131/ap_on_re_us/octuplets_10http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article5627531.ece