Where I’ve Been: Work, Divorce, and Moving Forward

A personal update from Mama Doctor Jones, an OB-GYN, on the months away from the channel, including family and divorce-related changes, a new job, and a move to New Zealand. The video answers viewer questions on topics such as medical practice differences in New Zealand, birth trauma, and why the creator chose obstetrics and gynecology. The video also looks ahead to what the channel will look like going forward. It is sponsored by SNHU, which is noted in the description.

• Reasons for the break from posting and the creator's return
• Work updates and medical practice differences in New Zealand
• Viewer questions on birth trauma and career choice in obstetrics

#sponsored Go to https://snhu.edu/mdj to explore over 200 degree programs and find your path forward. It’s been a while. Let’s talk. I’ve missed this community deeply. After a long time of only being here when I could and dealing with SO much trauma in my personal life, I’m finally sitting down to share where I’ve been, why I had to step away, and my excitement for moving forward here. This hasn’t been an easy season, but it has been one of immense growth (and a cool new job!). In today’s video, I’m answering the questions you’ve sent in—addressing the big life changes (and some super fun learnings!) while also looking forward to what this channel will look like moving forward. Thank you for your patience, your kindness, and for giving me the space to be a human being first and a doctor second. Cheers to coming back strong in 2026! 00:00 Intro 00:51 How are you? Big life updates 3:04 Big work updates! 6:20 Medical difference in New Zealand 7:40 I saved your life?! 8:58 Do my kids have a Kiwi accent? 9:49 Birth trauma advice 11:46 Why did I choose obgyn? Referenced videos: 'Didn't Know I was Pregnant' with tied tubes: https://youtu.be/Zh4XcxPXCFA?si=iYvU4UhOdQuX2Cme #birth #birthtrauma #questionanswer #doctorexplains #lifeupdate #mamadoctorjones 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. ** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++