Naomi Osaka Says 'Giving Birth Was Traumatic' While Dispelling Pregnancy Rumor

A second baby may or may not be Naomi Osaka's future after her painful experience with childbirth.

The biracial athlete recently shut down pregnancy rumors after a fan implied she was carrying another bun in the oven. However, the tennis superstar claimed she isn't planning to have multiple children.

Naomi Osaka welcomed her first child, daughter Shai, with rapper Cordae in July 2023.

In an update, Osaka addressed a fan comment from a previous video which claimed she was pregnant with her second child. The individual celebrated the fake baby while wishing the 26-year-old many more.

Their blessing didn't sit right with Osaka, who gave what fans described as a "demure" response. "I just wanna say, I'm not preggos, but if I was, I wouldn't want many more," she clarified, adding:

"Because giving birth was traumatic. But thank you, though, for your blessings."

Osaka filmed herself lying in bed, which only got fans raving about how she elegantly addressed the individual's claims. Meanwhile, other mothers supported her childbirth experience.

One commenter praised Osaka for opening up about how painful childbirth could be, writing: "Thank you for being honest about the trauma of childbirth. Why would she subject that torture onto you unprovoked."

"We don't talk enough about how traumatic giving birth is! One and done here," another chimed while a third confirmed: "Giving birth is traumatic for sure. I did it twice, and I don't know how I survived."

"Ok, but I agree...I read every birthing book, and NOTHING prepared me for what actually happened. HARD PASS," a fourth noted, while a fellow supporter added: "Period!!!! It was traumatic for me too."

On the other hand, some fans applauded Osaka's cool response, with one TikTok user commenting: "She said keep it demure, be mindful of the birthing experience." A fan agreed, writing: "You are my joy… Your shade, impeccable & demure."

Despite describing childbirth as "traumatic," Osaka returned to work a month after welcoming her baby girl in July 2023. The Blast shared that she flaunted her rigorous training routine on Instagram, proving her desire to remain the best.

The carousel started with a shocking picture of Osaka's toned body. She had traded her postpartum figure for an athletic build, looking stunning in a sporty ensemble that showed off her flat stomach.

However, the tennis superstar did not achieve her impressive transformation without sweat and presumably a few tears. The post housed a video that captured her struggling to pull a Torque Fitness tank with her trainer standing on it.

The post continued with Osaka racing her trainer down a hill and playfully declaring she hated him while gasping for air. Her intense training had fans singing her praises in the comment section, with many excited to see her gearing up for her return to tennis.

Osaka proved her rigorous training was worth it at the Wimbledon in July 2024. The Blast reported that she faced French tennis player Diane Parry in a heated match, ending their third set with a 6-1, 1-6, 6-4 victory.

This marked her first Wimbledon win in six years, leaving the athlete with mixed feelings. She addressed her emotions in a press conference after the match, confessing:

"It felt really fun and really stressful at the same time … the match, I think, was a little up and down, but I think overall it was something that I can take a lot away from."

This milestone not only solidified Osaka's status as a star tennis player but also marked another step in her journey to develop a more positive outlook on the court.

Osaka has been vocal about her mental health and her tennis struggles, issues that forced her to withdraw from the French Open in 2021. She eventually took a longer hiatus after welcoming her daughter, Shai, but that didn't quench her desire to succeed.

The 26-year-old reflected on her mental health journey, revealing: "I think my mindset last year was just trying to survive. I honestly didn't know what was going on after I gave birth, but yeah, just trying to piece myself back together."

"It feels really, really cool. I feel myself constantly being surprised by things on the ground, and it's just really nice to win a match," the athlete claimed.

Just as Naomi Osaka overcame her tennis struggles, could she someday brave the "traumatic" experience of childbirth?