Science Technology

Multiple births in America
For the first time in history, medical science is spawning multiple births in sets that nature never intended. But society has failed to notice the ethical issues these births raise.
The Electric Times Union (Albany, N.Y.)

What price pregnancy?
For many women, the use of infertility drugs pays off. But often the drugs that are meant to bring a bundle of joy do more harm than good.
The Boston Globe Online

Fertility fraud
The complex case of fertility doctors who took eggs cells from women, had them fertilized and transferred them to other women who carried them to term. At least 60 women were involved in these illicit egg transfers. The Orange County Register won a Pulitzer Prize for its coverage of the scandal.
ocregister (Orange County, Calif.)

The real McCaugheys

Kenneth Robert McCaughey, one of the septuplets born last week to Bobbi and Kenny McCaughey. (AP Photo)

The McCaughey septuplets are now breathing without help from ventilators and in fair condition. Doctors say the infants have reached a milestone: Premature babies who make it through their first week have a 98 percent chance of survival.

From NewsWorks

Septuplets now breathing on their own
Austin 360

Dionnes warn of multiple miseries
washingtonpost.com

Babies' grandfather gives thanks for many blessings
FYIowa

McCaugheys thought God was punishing them
Dallas Morning News

Newsweek gives mom's smile a makeover
Austin 360

Babies arrive with a complex religious debate
Chicago Tribune

Iowa town has long cherished its community spirit
Detroit Free Press

D.C. sextuplets finally receive some help
washingtonpost.com

Normality and happiness are no sure thing
startribune.com (Minneapolis)

A photo album
FYIowa

Editorial: A manufactured miracle
Chicago Tribune

Editorial cartoon: Mind if we watch?
Philadelphia Daily News

Mona Charen: The technology is a gift
San Jose Mercury News (Calif.)

From the Web

Twins and Multiple Births Association
TAMBA

Twins Magazine

Fertility Weekly Magazine