The problem is the technology is not perfect. They can't control the number of children they have. Ethicists say being pregnant with so many babies forces women to make difficult moral and ethical decisions. Doctors say the generally healthy McCaughey septuplets were the exception rather than the rule. Many premature babies, such as the Houston octuplets, are much smaller and face greater dangers.
Ethicists say the public needs stricter guidelines.
But many reproductive experts say it's difficult to pass regulations to prevent this kind of pregnancy. Medical Correspondent Dr. Steve Salvatore contributed to this report. All Rights Reserved. Terms under which this service is provided to you. Read our privacy guidelines .