I think it should be left to the medical community

I agree with mydia.

The AMA had already set guidelines that limited the number of eggs that are to be implanted. I believe it was no more than three. This doctor was very unethical.

Georgia would lose business for this....

I would imagine if I desperatly wanted a child I would go to the state that would give me the best shot.

it is nadya's doctor who had no scruples, isn't it supposed to be two or three embryo's at the most anyway.

just because one doctor is unethical, doesnt mean the government should come in and regulate a practice that has worked well thus far. this sets a dangerous precedent into lawmakers regulating what a doctor can and cannot do and it could affect innocent women who just want to have a baby.

Wait, who in California is okay with her? The woman and the doctor are a couple damn fools, and any Californian will tell you that.

And before anybody jumps in to her rescue, I'll edit. *MOST any Californian.

Ah. Irony.

I think the worst part of this "Octomom" fiasco is that it puts such a stigma on an incredible medical technology that helps capable, responsible, loving men and women become parents when they otherwise would not be able to.

Instead of limiting embryos, just as for an adopting, they should make sure the parent/parents are able to support and care for any more children. Obviously something needs to be done to prevent the "octomom" scenario from happening again, because I'm sure there's no doubt that the "octomom" could be inspiring to some.

I cannot wait till i dont have to see this monsters face anymore.....

I argue with my husband about her often. I don't understand why her life is anyones business. Low income moms pop out numerous kids all the time and I don't hear anyone complain about it. She should be able to have as many children as she wants. If we didn't have uber-liberal welfare programs, then she wouldn't be taking advantage of them. If people were truly made to support their own children instead of depending on the government to do so, i think women would be a lot more responsible in deciding to have those children.
Since I make too much money to qualify for any government programs, I will not have another child because I don't think i would be able to properly care for it. I know I don't have a backup plan (government assistance)
I just wish people would get over her, stop addressing the symptom an get down to the actual root of the problem.

I am in California, although I think there is probably something wrong in this woman's head, I don't think it is anyone's business. So many take that as I am OK with her. That's fine, I just don't think people should be complaining about her because she went about having her children through invitro when we have women who are fertile Myrtles and have them normally with no spotlight. Give the girl a break already.

the issue that comes to my mind is the safety of the embryos/babies. if eight are implanted and begin to grow, it is unlikely that all 8 will be born healthy. so by implanting them all at once, they are risking the safety of each life.

lemuse, you said exactly what I've been saying: if we can put restrictions on who can adopt based on income and other factors, then the same standards should be in place for IVF. Moreover, I don't think this GA law is such a bad idea, I just don't like his parameters (they should be aligned with the AMA guidelines) and some of his justifications. If people can demonstrate that they are capable of providing for children (which Suleman clearly cannot), regardless of marital status, then they should be allowed to have children through whatever means they wish.