Serena Williams breaks down over struggle with breastfeeding for tennis sake
Tennis champion, Serena Williams reportedly broke down broke down while filming final episode of HBO’s ‘Being Serena’ because breastfeeding her eight months daughter was taking a toll on her. .
Reports say Serena Williams has being struggling physically after returning to full-time tennis training despite exercising before her return, Williams weighed 205 pounds.
Her body was storing fat to produce milk for her baby.
“Breastfeeding is an incredibly personal thing,” said Williams, an advocate for breastfeeding. “The connection that it gives me to Olympia — it’s been one of the most magical things I’ve ever experienced.”
While Williams loves the bond breastfeeding allowed her to share with Olympia, she said she also missed certain things:
“The truth is I miss my body, being able to do other kinds of amazing things. I miss playing tennis. Mostly, I miss winning.”
Williams wants her daughter to know her as a great champion, not just as a mother.
She said:
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Winning’s always been the way I define myself, and I want it to stay that way.
Long enough for you to be able to watch me, cheer me on, and be proud of me.”
