The Octomom named Nadya Denise Doud-Suleman (born Natalie Denise Suleman. Born on July 11, 1975. She is an American woman who came to international attention when she gave birth to Octuplets in January 2009. One week after their birth, they surpassed the previous worldwide survival rate for a complete set of octuplets set by the  Chukwu octulpets in 1998. The circumstances of their high order multiple birth have led to controversy in the field of asisted reproductive technology as well as an investigation by the Medical Board of California of the fertility specialist involved.
News of the octuplets caused an international media sensation. Public response was largely negative, including death threats. There has been much public discussion about Suleman's decision to have the octuplets, including a minor protest outside the Suleman home.Many expressed concern that Suleman's decision for more children would burden taxpayers via public support. Suleman claims to be able to independently support her children, saying that she is planning to return to school to complete her master's degree in counseling, but records show that Suleman is currently unemployed after having received disability between 2002 and 2008 as payment for a back injury suffered during a riot in September 1999.