8 Babies Born to Southern California Woman

"We are very delighted to say that eight newborns are in stable condition and they're doing quite well," Dr. Karen Maples told KCAL9/CBS2, which later reported that two of the infants were on respirators.

Kaiser spokeswoman Mayra Suarez said the birth began at 10:43 a.m., and the babies range from 1 pound 8 ounces to 3 pounds 4 ounces. She said the mother has asked to remain anonymous.

Maples told the station that doctors were hopeful the babies would all survive, but the first 72 hours are always the most critical time.