Ex-first racket of the world Serena Williams admitted serious health problems, which she had after the birth of her daughter.

"I almost died after childbirth. The birth itself was normal, and I was very happy, holding my child in my arms. But the next 6 days turned into a nightmare.

First there was a pulmonary embolism, it caused serious complications. Through a violent cough, my cesarean sections seamed off. Then the doctors found a large hematoma in my stomach.

A thrombus could get into the lungs at any time.

I am grateful to the doctors, they knew how to cope with the problems. If it were not for them, I would not be alive right now, "- quotes Williams Bleacher Report.

Recall that in September 2017, Williams gave birth to a daughter, in November she played a wedding. A week ago, she was defeated in the first official match after the birth.

We will add that the tennis player also continued to play tennis on the 7th month of pregnancy.