An expert said mothers often are better athletes because they learn how to manage their time better, they understand their bodies better and they may be peaking even later in life. An expert said mothers often are better athletes because they learn how to manage their time better, they understand their bodies better and they may be peaking even later in life. But pregnant athletes have encountered attitudes ranging from ambivalent to outright hostile from leagues, coaches, fellow players and sponsors throughout the years. And it's taken years for professional women’s leagues to provide their athletes with the support systems they need to balance their family and career obligations. Mothers “often are better athletes because they learn how to manage their time better, they understand their bodies better," Ackerman said.

Source: ABC News May 29, 2023 19:06 UTC