New Zealand's leader gives birth — and begins 6 weeks of maternity leave

Image: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Attends Polyfest
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern attends an event in March. Copyright Hannah Peters
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By Associated Press and Reuters with NBC News World News
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The last elected leader to have a baby while holding office was the late Benazir Bhutto, who was prime minister of Pakistan when she gave birth in 1990.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern attends an event in March.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern attends an event in March.Hannah Peters
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