Quadruplets doing well in Henan province

"Actually, the family thought about an abortion because they are not wealthy. Plus, cesarean delivery can be dangerous for the mother," said Kang Guoliang, director of the hospital. Since the prenatal indicators were normal, the parents decided to keep the babies.

Because they were delivered earlier than full term, all four babies required a breathing machine for several days. One remains under close watch for his digestive system.