‘Nervous’ Serena Williams’ Bold ‘Epidural’ Confession to ‘Not Experience Any More Pain’ During Olympia’s Birth in 2017

American tennis legend Serena Williams became a mother in 2017. Prior to the childbirth, Serena spoke in interviews about her preparation for the new responsibility. The former world number one also discussed a good deal of important health-related precautions she was taking at that time. One thing which Serena was worried about was the pain of childbirth. The American was almost sure of getting an epidural.

Serena has been under the knife many times and understandably wanted to reduce the pain she will have to go through. Here’s what she said.

Serena Williams tilted toward getting an epidural

Back in 2017, a pregnant Serena Williams spoke about her firsthand experience of the process of becoming a mother. The 23-time Grand Slam champion admitted that she was nervous. While Serena wanted to keep herself healthy and fit, another concern was pain. The former world number 1 has had a history of getting important surgeries.

She knew the pain and wanted to escape it this time. Here’s what Serena said in an interview with Vogue in 2017. “I’m nervous about childbirth…I’m not a spring chicken. The one thing I really want is an epidural, which I know a lot of people are against, but I’ve had surgeries galore, and I don’t need to experience any more pain if I can avoid it.”

Further, the American discussed her concern about not being a baby person. Having given utmost importance to her own health, it was a big responsibility to bring a new life into the world. “The biggest thing is that I don’t really think I’m a baby person. Not yet. That’s something I have to work on,” Serena added.

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As a new mother, it is obvious to have such feelings. However, as we have seen in the last five years, Serena and Alexis proved out to be great parents.

Serena once planned to leave tennis after becoming a mother

Like many other athletes, Serena also thought that her career will come to an end when she plans to start a family and becomes a mother. However, her experience with pregnancy made her even stronger. In the same interview, Serena spoke about how much she was missing tennis.

Further, the legend added that she was definitely coming back as the crowd chanting her name is the best feeling in the world.

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Serena returned in 2018. She competed at the topmost level and managed the dual responsibility of being an athlete and a mother for almost five years until her retirement this year.