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Octu-Mom Fears Hospital Won't Release Babies

Suleman says hospital is worried about her ability to care for eight more children

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 25, 2009 2:20 AM CST

(Newser) – Nadya Suleman has told TV talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw that the hospital where her octuplets were born will not release them unless she can prove her ability to care for the babies, reports the Los Angeles Times. A distressed Suleman—due to appear... Read full story »

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Octu-Mom Fears Hospital Won't Release Babies

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