What's The '17 Diapers' TikTok Video? Nurse Hannah, The Original Video And The Viral Debate That Has Mothers Divided Explained

A TikTok mom named Nurse Hannah has gone viral for a video in which she found 17 diapers lying around her home.

The post has since sparked backlash and controversy over the last two weeks, however, at the same time, many mothers are coming out to defend Nurse Hannah, sharing videos that read "My 17 Diapers" in which they label similar, ugly difficulties in their motherhood experiences.

The discourse and memes have been palpable on TikTok since the original video was posted, so who is Nurse Hannah? What was her 17 diapers video? What's the TikTok trend surrounding it? Let's explain.

Who Is Nurse Hannah On TikTok?

Nurse Hannah is a TikToker who posts on the account @nursehannahbh. She's been sharing content there since at least May 2023.

According to her public posts and account, Nurse Hannah has two children. Back in May 2023, her firstborn was a year old. She gave birth to her new baby at the end of September 2024.

What's The '17 Diapers' TikTok Video?

At around two weeks postpartum, Nurse Hannah posted a confessional video in which she revealed how many dirty diapers were scattered throughout her home. By the end of the video, she admitted to finding 17 diapers found on random tables and the floor.

She said that she doesn't use a diaper genie and that her original guess was 15. Of course, she found more than that.

The post has since racked up more than 5.6 million plays in a short timeframe and sparked a considerable amount of content online.

What's Been The Reaction To The '17 Diapers' TikTok Video?

Initial reactions sounded off in the video's comment section as it initially gained attention. Many top comments from viewers joked about how gross it was that Nurse Hannah had 17 diapers left unattended in her home. One comment with over 96,000 likes read, "This is absolutely not relatable."

As the video spread, it became infamous and generated negative reactions. For instance, TikToker @reyahthelastdragon joked in her viral video, "You can't just be eating at anybody's house."

While many levied backlash, others showed support for Nurse Hannah. In fact, by mid-October, a significant amount of videos about Nurse Hannah's confession seemed to be supportive.

Many moms have said in response that they've had similar "17 diapers" moments. Plus, they're sympathizing with Nurse Hannah's postpartum state.

What Does 'My 17 Diapers' Mean?

From the viral buzz, many posts using the catchphrase "My 17 diapers" have emerged. It's a phrase that symbolizes the struggles of motherhood in the personal histories of women. A mother's 17 diapers moment might be far worse than Nurse Hannah's. Therefore, the phrase is spreading solidarity.

"My 17 diapers" riffs on the precursor phrase "My Roman Empire," which spawned from the Roman Empire Trend last year.

For the full history of 17 Diapers, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's entry for even more information.