Birth of octuplets rattles fertility experts

Saturday, January 31, 2009 - 01:59 in Health & Medicine

Although Kaiser hasn't revealed conception information, observers say current methods try to avoid such large births because of high risks. Even as the birth of octuplets at Kaiser Permanente Bellflower Medical Center drew attention and applause from around the country, questions arose Tuesday about whether the mother's doctors did enough to prevent such a risky pregnancy.

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