Serena Williams, 43, reveals ‘health issue’ that runs in her family, My daughter is at risk of…

Serena Williams shocked her fans when she revealed on Thursday that she has lost 31lbs with the aid of a weight-loss medication, GLP-1. And the athlete was quick to show off her skinny frame when in New York City.

The mother-of-two was seen in a snakeskin print push-up bra dress by L’Agence as she stopped by the Today show. The star also had her blonde hair down as she looked nicely made up.

Serena Williams is not just a tennis legend, she is a symbol of strength, resilience and empowerment. On her birthday, it’s the perfect time to look at an inspiring journey through motherhood, health challenges, and to fight for maternal health. Her story inspires millions of people all around the world to break through barriers, provide self-care, and fight for their well-being.

In 2017, an accomplished athlete, 20 weeks pregnant, Serena Williams broke a world record as she won the Australian Open. This great achievement showed that she was focused, uncompromising, and determined, even when she was facing the physical and emotional change that is pregnancy. Serena’s accomplishment left the world with the knowledge that pregnancy is no hindrance to success.

Besides her triumph on the court, pregnancy posed many surprising challenges. The physical demands of tennis, coupled with pregnancy, meant that care and rest had to be taken, and a positive mindset. Serena’s ability to handle these problems gracefully encouraged millions of women balancing career ambitions with motherhood. Her story had people rethink what can happen during pregnancy.

After giving birth, Serena went on to have life-threatening complications, which could have had a tragic outcome. She had major issues that resulted in an emergency C-section, and then had the wound burst and blood clots. Multiple surgeries and the need for proper medical attention were required immediately.

Her story is a powerful categorisation of the dangers of childbirth. Many women have increased rates of maternal complications, particularly Black women, and more examples of women’s stories, such as Serena’s, demonstrate the importance of attention, self-advocacy and awareness. By sharing her journey, she is used to educate the world on the critical importance of proper healthcare during and after delivery.

The problems that Serena experienced are what inspired her to advocate for improved maternal healthcare. We have openly discussed the gaps in maternal outcomes, especially among Black women who have experienced more maternal mortality than others.

Using her platform, she calls for changes on the systemic level, citing better access to healthcare, how to better support patients, and raising awareness of potential risks. Her advocacy focuses on the fact that all mothers deserve safe, respectful and quality care. Serena’s voice has helped increase the dialogue on the topic of maternal health and led to action everywhere.