Mama June claims doctors sliced Honey Boo Boo at birth

Mama June Shannon claims her most famous daughter, Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson was "sliced" at birth during delivery via C-section.

The allegations come during an upcoming visit to "Botched," where she was apparently in the market for a tummy tuck, Inside Edition reports.

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