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Olympic Surfer Carissa Moore's Emotional Weaning Journey
28 Jul
Summary
- Moore shared feelings of sadness after 17 months of breastfeeding.
- She experienced a significant hormonal shift post-weaning.
- Moore found new ways to connect deeply with her daughter.
Olympic gold medalist Carissa Moore recently shared her emotional experience marking the end of breastfeeding for her 17-month-old daughter, Olena Lililehua. The surfer expressed deep gratitude for the 17 months of providing for her child in this way, noting it was a period of comfort and connection for both.
Moore admitted to experiencing sadness and a significant hormonal shift after weaning, describing a feeling of being "broken inside." She worried about how their connection would evolve but found solace in new intimate moments, like cuddling "heart to heart, belly to belly."
The five-time World Champion surfer, who welcomed Olena in February 2025, is cherishing these rapidly passing stages of her daughter's life. Moore previously returned to competitive surfing in May 2026 after taking time off following the 2024 Paris Olympics to focus on motherhood.
