Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she doesn't find questions about her baby intrusive, but hopes someday the subject of juggling motherhood with politics won't be interesting anymore.
Ms Ardern, who has just attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in London during a European tour, was interviewed by the BBC about being a mother while Prime Minister.
"Do you find all these questions about the baby intrusive? They're very personal," the BBC's Lucy Hockings asked towards the end of the interview.
"No, not at all," Ms Ardern replied.
"You know, when you're only the second person in the world to have a baby in office, of course it's going to be of interest. I don't mind that at all," she said.
The Prime Minister is being accompanied by her partner Clarke Gayford. (Source: Other)
"What I hope is that some day in the future it won't be interesting anymore," the Prime Minister added.
She also said: "I am no superwoman, and nor should any woman be expected to be a superwoman. We achieve what we achieve through grit, determination and help."
Ms Ardern is due to give birth to her first child in June and said her partner Clarke Gayford will be the primary caregiver.
Ms Ardern is due to give birth to her first child in June, and says she is still very much able to carry out her duties. (Source: Other)
"But we will no doubt lean on others. We're very lucky to have wonderful family, wonderful mothers," she said.
"But it's fantastic. Even here at the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, there are certain places that are hosting meetings in the future and places, particularly in the Pacific where they've said, 'bring the baby, we're great with children, just bring the child, we'll take care of it.'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern met the Queen in London, and delivered a toast to Commonwealth leaders. (Source: Other)
"So I think it will take an international community to raise our child."
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