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Why was Jacinda Ardern’s birth of her first child in office historically significant?
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Jacinda Ardern
Labour politician Jacinda Ardern became prime minister of New Zealand in 2017.
In June 2018, Jacinda Ardern’s birth of her first child was historically significant because it made her the first leader of a country in nearly three decades to give birth while in office.12
This event drew significant international attention and occurred during her tenure as the 40th prime minister of New Zealand.12