IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson It’s Okay to Apologize to Your Kids with Serena Williams
May 13, 2026
Serena Williams, world‑renowned tennis champion and mother, reflects on motherhood, fertility decisions, and playing while pregnant. She recounts IVF and egg‑freezing choices, managing health complications and surgeries, and the role of family support. They discuss parenting philosophy, apologizing to children, keeping daughters grounded, and maternal health advocacy.
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Freeze Eggs Early To Ease The Biological Clock
- Freeze your eggs early to relieve timing pressure and preserve options for later family planning.
- Serena froze her eggs at 27–28 while still competing, and says the choice removed a lot of weight from her shoulders.
Reproductive Options Depend On Access And Provider Info
- Many women lack access to critical reproductive information because the right doctor or timing may never present it.
- Michelle notes freezing eggs or IVF may not be discussed unless clinicians proactively inform patients.
Won A Grand Slam While Nine Weeks Pregnant
- Serena discovered she was pregnant only after feeling unusually winded and testing positive before the 2017 Australian Open.
- She played through exhaustion, shortened points, and won the title while nine weeks pregnant.