Speaking on the podcast IMO with Michelle Obama, Serena Williams revealed that she chose to freeze her eggs while still competing as a professional tennis player.
According to Serena Williams, the decision made it easier to continue her career without feeling pressured to have children quickly.
She also said that more women should be aware of the options available through fertility treatment.
More women are talking about it
Several well-known women have previously shared similar experiences. Jennifer Aniston said in 2022 that she wished she had received that advice earlier in life.
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Priyanka Chopra has also spoken about how the decision gave her greater freedom in balancing work and family life.
Business Insider reports that the topic is becoming a larger part of the discussion surrounding women’s careers and family life.
Family came later
Serena Williams had her first child with Alexis Ohanian in 2017, when she was 35 years old. The couple later welcomed a second child in 2023.
In the interview, Williams also explained that her children are now the most important part of her daily life and that she wants to play an active role in shaping their upbringing.
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Later in the conversation, she described why freezing her eggs became such an important decision for her.
She said that the pressure surrounding family planning disappeared, giving her greater peace of mind and allowing her to continue focusing on her career.
Sources: Business Insider and IMO.
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