Serena Williams’s return to tennis after giving birth to her daughter, Olympia, in 2017 has highlighted the ability of women to excel in their careers after having children..
Williams, who is widely considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time, has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, more than any other woman in the Open Era. She returned to competition just six months after giving birth and reached the final of the Wimbledon Championships in 2018..
Williams’s success has inspired other women to pursue their dreams after having children. In 2019, American runner Alysia Montaño became the first woman to compete in a Diamond League track meet while pregnant. Montaño finished eighth in the 800 meters, and her performance sent a powerful message about the strength and resilience of women..
The return of Williams and Montaño to their respective sports has sparked a conversation about the need for more support for women who want to continue their careers after having children. Many women face discrimination and bias when they return to work after maternity leave, and they may also struggle to find childcare that is affordable and flexible..
Some companies are beginning to take steps to address these challenges. In 2019, Nike launched a program called .
