In a world where social media has created a share-everything mentality, a father in California took it to the next level.
Fakamalo Kihe Eiki invited the world into the delivery room where his partner was in the process of giving birth to their son, live-streaming the usually private event to thousands on Facebook.
WARNING: Video contains content not suitable for all viewers. Discretion is advised.
For 45 minutes Eiki is heard encouraging his partner who is filmed from the waist up. At 37 minutes in, the baby finally arrives.
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“You’ve got it!” Eiki tells her. “He’s right there! He’s right there, babe.”
“Oh, he’s got a full set of hair! Oh my goodness. Hi baby!”
During the live-stream some viewers cheered the birth, encouraging Eiki’s partner and expressing what a beautiful moment it was. Others weren’t as impressed.
Following the Facebook Live stream Eiki invited everyone over for a BBQ to celebrate the birth their son Ngangatulelei HeKelesi, which translates from Togan to “sweet aroma by grace.”
“Thanks guys for enjoying the gift of life with me. lol come celebrate next weekend BBQ if in area.”
As of Tuesday afternoon the video has been viewed nearly 130,000 times.
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