Mother of Octuplets Reveals Shocking Truth 16 Years After IVF Miracle

Sixteen years ago, Nadya Suleman flipped the script on what it means to grow a family—how? By giving birth to octuplets, all via IVF. Now, imagine juggling that many toddlers while folks on the outside are quick to throw shade, calling her ‘Octomum’ and questioning her decision to have 14 kids in total. Seriously, who needs reality TV when real life’s got this level of drama? From needing a police escort for her big homecoming to weathering hate for some eyebrow-raising side gigs, Nadya’s story reads like a rollercoaster you never signed up for. But here’s the kicker — her kids are stepping up to tell their side, and spoiler alert: they’re turning heads by how grounded and resilient they are. So, how does someone navigate the wild ride of public opinion, financial strain, and raising a literal mini army? Let’s dive into the real story behind Octomum, the woman who turned “most hated” into “unexpectedly strong.” LEARN MORE.

Sixteen years ago, Nadya Suleman first made headline news after it was revealed that she had Octuplets, all conceived and born via IVF.

The birth of her children, which led to her being called ‘Octomum’, caused her to receive widespread hate after people discovered that she’d had six children beforehand, leading some to believe that she’d chosen to go up to 14 children.

The interest around her turned nasty at the time of her pregnancy, culminating in her needing a police escort when she brought her octuplets back from the hospital.

The 50-year-old then received further hate for participating in adult films and selling pictures to tabloids, as she struggled financially to provide for her huge family.

Nadya eventually settled into a more private life, and a documentary which debuted on Channel 5 last night, Octomum: The World’s Most Hated Woman? features interviews with several people close to the incident, including people who have met Nadya and her kids.