French presidential hopeful gives birth in campaign first
Marine Tondelier was the first candidate in French politics to campaign while pregnant and her boy Leon was born in Lens in northern France on Sept 18.
French presidential hopeful Marine Tondelier, leader of the Green party and candidate for the 2027 election, gave birth to a son on September 18 in Lens, northern France. This marked the first time a candidate in French politics had campaigned while pregnant. Tondelier, 40, had previously carried out a miscarriage and several unsuccessful IVF attempts before becoming pregnant for the first time.
Despite acknowledging the challenges, Tondelier expressed hope that her pregnancy would bring attention to issues such as infertility and motherhood. The birth of her son, named Leon, went well and Tondelier stated that her focus would be on the health and well-being of her child. She will continue campaigning while prioritizing her newborn's needs, and may even participate in a climate march if her health permits.
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