Serena Williams: I almost died after giving birth

Serena Williams has told how she almost died after giving birth to her daughter Olympia.

Wed, 21 Feb, 2018 - 08:38

Serena Williams has told how she almost died after giving birth to her daughter Olympia.

The former world number one said she suffered a "slew of health complications" during "six days of uncertainty" after developing a pulmonary embolism 24 hours after her baby's arrival.

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