This story explores the consequences and sometimes painful choices associated with fertility treatments – particularly when treatments work too well. By the time some women take fertility drugs and undergo artificial insemination, they are desperate to get pregnant. Despite the increased odds of multiple pregnancies, they almost never expect to find out they are carrying three, four, five or even six babies. If it happens, they face a wrenching decision.
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Complete credits:
Sara Austin, Features Director (Health & News)
Patricia Singer, Research Director
Carla Levy, Executive Editor
Lucy S. Danziger, Editor-in-Chief