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Shahs of sunset mercedes javid almost died giving birth baby shams

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‘Shahs Of Sunset’ Star Mercedes Javid Almost Died In Labor

The reality star gave birth to son Shams Francis on April 17.

Shahs of sunset mercedes javid almost died giving birth baby shams

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Shahs of Sunset star Mercedes “MJ” Javid went down a long road to get pregnant. The 46-year-old went through several rounds of IVF with husband Tommy Feight and worried that she might never get pregnant. Last year, she was overjoyed to find out she was carrying a baby boy. But when she gave birth on April 17, it was anything but a dream come true. According to Tommy, MJ was in surgery for five hours and almost died. Click through the gallery for all the info on Shams Francis’ chaotic birth and for an update on how MJ is doing now.