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Controversial Clinic Treated Octuplets' Mom

'Struggling' mother of 14 already collecting food stamps

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 10, 2009 3:26 AM CST

(Newser) – All 14 children of octuplets mom Nadja Suleman were conceived at the same controversial Beverly Hills fertility clinic, reports AP. California is probing the case for possible ethics violations. Doctors "did nothing wrong," Nadja Suleman insisted in a Today Show interview. She also said she does not plan to go on welfare, though she already receives food stamps and disability payments for three of her children. Suleman used some of her own disability payments to pay for the pricey treatments.

The clinic that implanted the embryos is run by Dr. Michael Kamrava, known for his controversial pioneering techniques. "I think this doctor stepped outside the guidelines in a very extreme manner, and put both the mother and children at extra high risk of disability and even death," said a fertility expert. Suleman's mother has complained that their family is already overwhelmed by her daughter's first six children, who share a small home with their mom and grandmother.

Controversial fertility doctor Michael Kamrava performs an ultrasound on Nadya Suleman in 2006.
Controversial fertility doctor Michael Kamrava performs an ultrasound on Nadya Suleman in 2006.   (AP Photo/KTLA)
Nadya Suleman looks at an ultrasound of her unborn twins at an in-vitro fertilization clinic in Los Angeles in 2006.
Nadya Suleman looks at an ultrasound of her unborn twins at an in-vitro fertilization clinic in Los Angeles in 2006.   (AP Photo/KTLA)
Nadya Suleman with two of her children.
Nadya Suleman with two of her children.   (AP Photo/KTLA)
Nadya Suleman speaks at a fertility clinic in Los Angeles in 2006.
Nadya Suleman speaks at a fertility clinic in Los Angeles in 2006.   (AP Photo/KTLA)
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Nadya Suleman discusses her fertility treatments and her plans for the future with the 'Today' show.   (RHRealityCheck)

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I do think that this doctor really stepped outside the guidelines in a very extreme manner, and as such, put both the mother and children at extra high risk of disability and even death. - Dr. John Jain, founder of Santa Monica Fertility Specialists

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COMMENTS
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nick
Feb 13, 2009 6:13 AM CST
Depends on what the law says, Is there is a law that addresses this? I kind of doubt it.
Shannonals
Feb 11, 2009 2:30 AM CST
Dr. Michael Kamrava should have his medical license pulled
Guest
Feb 10, 2009 2:56 AM CST
I don't understand what kind of doctor would place all these people at risk.. It's just not right.

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