Her 9th C-section birth went viral. Let's talk about it.

A US ObGyn reacts to a TikTok influencer, Mercedes Lynn, who has had nine C-section births over the last 15 years. The discussion covers how many C-sections are considered safe, whether a limit should be set after three, and what risks can arise with repeated surgical births. The video also addresses whether doctors should allow such a pattern to continue. The reaction is framed around medical questions rather than the individual's personal choices alone. Chapters cover general anesthesia, the uterine window, complications, and what the presenter says to patients considering a C-section or VBAC. Source credit: Mama Doctor Jones.

• Reaction to a influencer who has had nine C-section births
• Questions on how many C-sections are considered safe
• Discussion of complications and whether there is a C-section limit
• Comparison of C-section and VBAC considerations

A few weeks ago, I reacted to a viral influencer sharing her second free birth/home birth. Today, I'm reacting to another influencer who went viral for completely opposite reasons: having nine (yes, 9, as in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9) C-sections. Mercedes Lynn (Mercedeslynnnn8 on TikTok) shares her life as a 32-year old Christian homeschooling mom of 9, all of whom have been born via C-section over the last 15 years. Fortunately for her (and all of us), her births have all gone well enough that her whole family is apparently happy and healthy, which is the outcome we all want, of course. As an ObGyn, I simply have to talk about this. How many C-sections are actually safe? Should you really stop at 3? What happens if you don't? And should doctors "allow" this to happen?? Watch the PlayDoh C-section by @DianaInThePink here: https://youtu.be/0mQS_Repb5s?si=847aOn1gNpvFFgMw Watch next: Freebirth influencer: https://youtu.be/q_NcMiDOSRs?si=BZXGjLuWAWR_IcSQ VBAC vs. C-Section: https://youtu.be/FXbTtpyla5I?si=LuF0g8oopJ1wEOdh Tips for recovery: https://youtu.be/tqm8MWf7JUs?si=xnW1a3m3QMSzslFv Why doctors may be 'too quick to cut' - https://youtu.be/R6BbVrboJvU?si=dN16GCYa0k8zsR30 00:00 - Intro 1:15 - Worries heading into her 9th C-Section 1:29 - General anesthesia during a C-section 2:28 - Uterine window 3:52 - What I'M worried about 5:07 - Her C-section history 5:26 - What I say to patients choosing C-section or VBAC 7:34 - Back to her C-section history 10:55 - Tubes tied?! 11:18 - Are C-sections ACTUALLY a big deal? 12:41 - AFTER her last C-section 15:34 - Complications from her C-sections 20:37 - Is there a C-section limit? 21:33 - Reacting to her TikTok comments Become a channel Membryo to connect & access perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrPhcbDwqWRc-3tteE2BS6g/join MDJ Secret Second Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkrMPc856DvoxX99IyGYmw 🍑🍆 Beducated is an INCREDIBLE platform with inclusive, evidence-based courses on pleasure - use my affiliate link https://fas.st/t/T9cj1r6A and gift yourself with education you'll enjoy for life. 👅💦 I stream on Twitch weekly (usually Sundays): https://www.twitch.tv/mamadoctorjones - Playlist of full-length Twitch streams for channel membryos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVH2Gpf8wKeRO7TL3vfzJkfsF9eHmQGkP FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamadoctorjones Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mamadoctorjones TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mamadoctorjones ** The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider. ** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++