Naomi Osaka hasn’t had a terribly difficult pregnancy. But with every change in her body, she’s more in awe of the capacity of women’s bodies to transform.
After looking to friends and family who have been through this journey for advice on how to cope with the changes, she realized there isn’t really any guidance that universally applies.
“I’m finding that everyone has a very different experience with pregnancy, so while it’s helpful to get advice, you really have to figure out what works best for you and your body,” she told BuzzFeed News via email.
Osaka, who has four Grand Slam tennis championships under her belt, announced in January that she was pregnant shortly after withdrawing from the Australian Open. At the same time, she vowed to return to the tournament in 2024 — so she’s not exactly taking this time “off.”
The professional tennis player has continued traveling and training, recently posting some trendy bump photos in Japan. She feels lucky that she’s been able to keep up with her exercise routine and practice self-care throughout this time.
Though she may appear to be superhuman on the court, she has had to adapt and find what she needs to support her evolving physique, whether that be a pregnancy pillow to sleep well or mineral sunscreen to protect her sensitive skin. Here’s everything Naomi Osaka swears by to fuel her body and feel her best while pregnant.
