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Calif. Medical Board to Investigate Octuplet Births

Doc who performed in vitro fertilization procedures may have violated standards

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(Newser) – California’s Medical Board is investigating whether there was a violation of medical standards by the doctor who helped Nadya Suleman become pregnant with octuplets, the Whittier Daily News reports. Suleman told NBC all 14 of her children were born through in vitro fertilization performed by one California specialist. “We are looking into the matter to see if we can substantiate a violation of the standard of care,” a board statement said.

This image provided by NBC shows Nadya Suleman, left, speaking with Ann Curry in New York yesterday, Suleman's first interview since giving birth to octuplets last week.
This image provided by NBC shows Nadya Suleman, left, speaking with Ann Curry in New York yesterday, Suleman's first interview since giving birth to octuplets last week.   (AP Photo)
A protester holds a sign that reads
A protester holds a sign that reads "No More Babys" outside the home of the Suleman family in Whittier, Calif., yesterday.   (AP Photo)
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jaguarj
Feb 6, 09 4:50 PM CST
Well..Dah! Reply
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milesnyc
Feb 6, 09 5:41 PM CST
14 children, 8 of them babies, single monther, her parents, 3 bedrooms, now what will they call the reality show. I would call it "Chastidy Belt" Reply
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Lula
Feb 6, 09 6:41 PM CST
That is funny. Thanks for One good laugh.
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Sammy
Feb 7, 09 8:09 AM CST
This IS all about $$$$ isn't it? $150,000 per year in government benefits to rear all these babies is coming her way. I'll bet she thought she would get book deals, etc. You can always count on the public's interest in a freak show! What a world! Reply
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NutsInNY
Feb 7, 09 8:35 PM CST
I don't mind the "public's interest in a freak show"--vival el capitalismo--it's the government subsidization that pisses me off.
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