Babies may be world 's second set of live - born octuplets , California hospital says . Doctors expected seven babies , did n't know of eighth until delivery . ` It is quite easy to miss a baby when you 're expecting seven , '' Henry said . Two delivered by Caesarean section Monday morning . Three need breathing assistance ; next few days will be critical , hospital says .
Babies may be world 's second set of live - born octuplets , California hospital says . Doctors expected seven babies , did n't know of eighth until delivery . Two delivered by Caesarean section Monday morning . Three need breathing assistance ; next few days will be critical , hospital says .