The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) announced the introduction of maternity benefits for its players, which includes up to 12 months of paid maternity leave. This initiative comes following advocacy from prominent athletes like Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka. Williams, who won the Australian Open while pregnant, has shared her challenges of balancing motherhood and professional sports, including life-threatening complications after childbirth. Her experiences highlight the importance of such benefits in supporting female athletes during and after pregnancy, paving the way for broader reform in the sports industry.
"When I finally made it home to my family, I had to spend the first six weeks of motherhood in bed."
"It's absolutely hard to take from a guy... the best time of the day for me was when I tried to feed her."
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