Serena Williams in New York City on Nov. 6, 2023.Photo:Bryan Bedder/WWD via Getty
Bryan Bedder/WWD via Getty
Serena Williamsis exploring the benefits of breast milk.
The mom of two — who just gave birth to her second daughter,Adira River, in August — posted aTikTokvideo Sunday explaining how she’s been using her leftover breast milk to help treat the sunburn on her face.
“So I completely got burned under my eye,” the tennis legend, 42, began her clip, which showed her standing in a bathroom fresh-faced and wearing a black sports bra.
“Don’t ask,” she said of her “sensitive skin,” adding, “I was in the sun … long story. Anyways,I’m trying some breast milk. It works for my kid — they say put breast milk on everything and I have a lot extra, so I’m gonna try it for a week or so under my eye and see how it goes.”
“I mean, it already feels better, because — it hurts!” Williams said of her uncomfortable burn. “All right, I’ll let you guys know how it goes.”
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In the caption, Williams wrote, “OK is this totally weird??? I have to say after a week of using MY breast milk under my eye — it worked! I’m dying to hear your thoughts.”
“Be nice lol,” she added, with a string of hashtags that included “#momsoftiktok,” “#motherhood,” “#momhumour” and “#moms.”
“I LOVE HER,” another person wrote of Williams' vulnerable share in general.
Serena Williams.Serena Williams/TikTok
Serena Williams/TikTok
The tennis legend is not one to shy away from opening up about some of the more challenging parts of motherhood.
Last month, Williams shared a behind-the-scenes video of her real-life parenting world while in the black sequin gown she wore tothe 2023 CFDA Awards.
In a relatable moment for moms, the camera then switched to an image of her pumping breast milk as she let out a deep sigh.
“What my life is really like … It’snot as glamorous as you think,” Williams wrote in her caption.
“Welcome, Adira River Ohanian,” the Reddit co-founder, 40, wrote in part, introducing the newborn.
“I’m grateful to report our house is teaming [sic] with love: a happy & healthy newborn girl and happy & healthy mama. Feeling grateful.@serenawilliams, you’ve now given me another incomparable gift — you’re the GMOAT,” continued Ohanian.
source: people.com
