The delivery involved 46 medical personnel. Ten days after the birth of her octuplets, Suleman was released from the hospital.
The news has caused a stir around the world - and nearby in Houston, Texas, where Nigerian-born Nkem Chukwu is caring for her seven surviving octuplets, born in 1998.
Public reaction turned negative when it was discovered that Suleman already had six other young children and was unemployed and on public assistance programs.
Suleman is a dovorcy ,she seprated from her husband in 2000 due to failed attempts to have children. Gutierrez filed for divorce in November 2006, which was finalized in January 2008.
Latest World News
