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Influencer's Graphic Childbirth Video Sparks Privacy Outrage

2/23/2026

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Paul in USA, a Chinese influencer, posted a video of his wife's 23-hour childbirth, including graphic images of her post-partum bleeding and a third-degree perineal tear.
The post has drawn significant backlash and raised concerns about privacy and consent during such a personal experience.
Paul in USA has over 12 million followers and began sharing videos of his life in Seattle in 2019 after previously working at Microsoft.

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Story summary

Paul in USA, a Chinese influencer, posted a video of his wife's 23-hour childbirth, including graphic images of her post-partum bleeding and a third-degree perineal tear.
The post has drawn significant backlash and raised concerns about privacy and consent during such a personal experience.
Paul in USA has over 12 million followers and began sharing videos of his life in Seattle in 2019 after previously working at Microsoft.