The angle that doesn't seem to be widely addressed, when it comes to these multiple birth stories, is the dangerous side effects of fertility treatments like ovulation induction.

First, there is the psychological issue. "Octomom" Nadya Suleman's erratic behavior has raised questions about her suitability as a mother—and whether or not she abused fertility treatments to fill an emotional need.

And now, the reports of a woman carrying 12 babies point out the severe, physical dangers of carrying mutliple embryos to term. FoxNews.com quoted its own "managing health editor," saying: "When you get to a pregnancy with that many multiples, often some of them spontaneously die... Anything more than five babies becomes a very high-risk pregnancy."

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