Naomi Osaka Shares First Photos of Daughter Shai Since Birth

Naomi Osaka is opening up about becoming a working mom and sharing some of the first images of her daughter.

In an Instagram post Wednesday, the tennis pro announced that she would be partnering with the pediatric nutrition company Bobbie, and shared a video of her cradling 6-month-old Shai.

"Being a parent is hard. As a professional athlete I am no stranger to hard work or early mornings, but the last 6 months as a new mom has given me a whole new appreciation and understanding of what parents do every single day," she began her lengthy caption.

"Parents, moms in particular, are historically told that babies will be a barrier to personal goals - that they will stop you from achieving your dreams," she continued. "But I have discovered that Shai is my ultimate motivator; she makes me want to achieve greatness."

The four-time Grand Slam champion also opened up about her partnership with Bobbie and her support for the Family and Medical Leave Act, an updated version of the original 1993 law that expands eligibility for parents taking parental and medical leaves.

"I'm proud of myself for continuing to chase my dreams while also being a mom. And I recognize that I'm fortunate to have the support to return to work this month on my own terms, in my own time. So many American parents don’t have that choice," she added. "But we ALL deserve it."

"If passed, the Family and Medical Leave Act would give 12 weeks paid leave, job protection, and guarantee a minimum monthly benefit of $580," she wrote. "So, while we fight to pass it this year, Bobbie and I are giving $580 to 50 families, called the N.O. Support Grants. It’s not a solution, but it’s a start. I hope you will join me in getting loud about this issue on behalf of all new parents in America."

Additionally, in an interview with Glamour Wednesday, Osaka also opened up about how becoming a mom transformed her for the better.

"I feel so strong,” she told the outlet. "People talk about childbirth, but it's different once you experience it. I just feel like I can do anything and nothing will bother me, and the pain tolerance has definitely increased a lot from that. I just don’t really care about other people's opinions anymore."

The 26-year-old shares Shai with rapper Cordae, who she began dating in 2019.