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Nadya Suleman Ethical Summary

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Today’s ethical case study focuses on Nadya Suleman. Nadya Suleman, also known as “Octomom” became famous after she gave birth to eight healthy babies in January 2009. Nadya became a celebrity overnight because many people believed that she got pregnant naturally. It was until later on the truth came out and Nadya lied. Nadya had in vitro fertilization (IVF) done and when the general public found out they turned on her immediately. An investigation took place, led by the Medical Board of California, on the doctors who saw Nadya during her pregnancy. It turns out that Nadya created all of her fourteen children with in vitro fertilization while she was unemployed.
In this case study I feel like there are many ethical dilemmas that need to be addressed. I believe that the first problem we encounter is the physician who implanted the embryos. Dr. Kamrava performed all of Nadya’s IVF’s, which means that he knew about her previous six children. Why did Dr. Kamrava perform IVF on Nadya time and time again even though he knew she couldn’t afford and support the babies? Furthermore, it was said that Nadya’s eggs were about to expire, therefore, Dr. Kamrava implanted all twelve of her eggs in her. This is unheard of and yet unspeakable for a physician to do. Thankfully, Dr. …show more content…

I fully believe that every woman has the right to choose how many children she wants, but when is enough, enough? It is very sad to say that Nadya will not be able to give each child the attention and love it deserves. Considering I am not a mother yet, I can tell you that I always imagined having one or two children. Never in my mind did I think more than two. This is because I want to give my babies the love, affection and attention they deserve. I shouldn’t have to share any time between my children like Nadya does. Hopefully in the future laws are created as to how many children you can have via

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