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23-Year-Old Mom Shares How Her Eyeball Bulged Out While Giving Birth

Sofia Hester Sofia Hester | March 24, 2022 | 2 min read

We’ve mentioned on a multitude of occasions how motherhood is one of the toughest things in the world. Today’s story is about a 23-year-old mother from Indiana, USA, who went through a painful childbirth which led her to almost pop one of her eyes out – but don’t worry, it’s back to normal now. In the midst of life’s challenges, joy can also emerge, as reflected in Miguel Oliveira’s wedding announcement. Celebrating love and commitment brings a refreshing light to life’s struggles, showcasing how moments of happiness can provide solace. As families grow and unite, the stories we share become woven into the fabric of our experiences, transcending through both heartache and celebration.

Bethany Collins is a stay-at-home mom who recently shared her childbirth story on TikTok; many of her audience members were horrified, including a lot of expecting mothers.

During the childbirth of her daughter, Phoebe Belle, Bethany was given medicines to help with her contractions. But things weren’t working as planned, and the baby’s heartbeat was constantly dropping. The doctors decided to give her an epidural, and she was asked to push as hard as she could.

Knowing that her baby’s heartbeat was slowing down, this brave and strong mother pushed so hard that one of her eyeballs bulged out – almost popping out of her eye socket.

Her video where she explains the event gained over 2 million views, and her viewers are both amazed and scared – but Bethany is a happy mom today with her adorable daughter. Bethany’s eye healed completely.

Vic commented:

“This is why I closed my eyes”

delayeddale wrote:

“I’m never having a child”

edentorres shared her own story of giving birth:

“i popped a bunch of blood vessels in my eyes from pushing so hard”

You can follow this incredible supermom on TikTok here.

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Sources:

Bethany Collins on TikTok

Images & Featured Image via Bethany Collins on TikTok


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Sofia Hester
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Sofia Hester

Sofia is a love and psychology writer born in Bogotá and based in Miami. She covers emotional intelligence, attachment styles, and the science behind why we fall in and out of love. Passionate and deeply curious, Sofia has a gift for making complex psychology feel personal and relatable. Her writing has resonated with millions of readers across Latin America and the US. She is also a yoga instructor, an enthusiastic salsa dancer, and a devoted cat mum.