A social media user has sparked widespread discussion after sharing a video of a woman giving birth on TikTok Live, humorously referring to himself as an “uncle” for witnessing the event, as viewers reacted with shock and curiosity over the live-streamed birth. The post, shared on X (formerly Twitter), described how the user had watched the live birth just hours earlier and expressed how emotionally involved he became during the process.
The user, alongside over 21,000 other viewers, wrote about how they had all become emotionally connected to the moment. He shared: “So I was on TikTok last night watching some lady give birth 😅. I was here pushing with her and even cried with her. We are all that baby’s aunties and uncles now, all 21k of us who were on that live.”
The post quickly went viral, attracting the attention of many on social media, with some reacting in disbelief and others feeling concerned about the implications of sharing such a personal moment publicly. The user’s lighthearted tone and the number of people involved in the live stream prompted more comments, with many viewers expressing their thoughts on the privacy of such an intimate experience being exposed on a public platform like TikTok.
As the post gained more traction, many concerned individuals flooded the comment section, sharing their opinions on this unusual live stream and the increasing trend of oversharing in the age of social media. Some reactions included feelings of unease about the erosion of boundaries in the digital space, while others expressed empathy and admiration for mothers in general. Below are some notable reactions from users:
See some reactions below:
@Sinoxol13735082: “People show themselves giving birth? There is no line anymore huh..”
@Rae_rahel: “See what social media has caused, people are no longer normal.”
@awesome_beloved: “A sacred moment. Much respect to all mothers who endured so much to push us into the world. It's inevitable.”
@Chidevibez: “Oh, this era of social media, will do more harm than good sha.”
@SokhelaMdladla: “Ooh man, that cry! Here I am going, ‘That’s it, baby!’ You have no idea what it feels like to hear your baby cry.”
@KhuTs00: “This generation is free in revealing everything that’s supposed to be private. Nothing is a secret anymore.”
@PricelessUddy: “Why video a helpless woman in an unconscious state??? All this just for clickbait?! Sad generation.”
WATCH VIDEO:
So I was on TikTok last night watching some lady give birth😅. I was here pushing with her and even cried with her. We are all that baby’s Aunties and uncles now, all 21k of us that were on that live. pic.twitter.com/C0AF0miDBJ
— WE JUST ARRIVED (@TheeAzanian) November 23, 2024
