Janai Norman breaks the news that she’s expecting her third child live on Good Morning America
oh baby! Janai Norman announces the news live on Good Morning America that she is expecting her third child
Janai Norman had her own breaking news on Good Morning America on Sunday.
The anchor, 33, reported the Game of the day segment at the end of the broadcast when she appeared to talk about her educational show Oh, Baby!
“You know, on the show we talk about all kinds of baby animals, but this one is really about our favorite kinds of babies, right, human babies.”
Her co-host Whit Johnson seemed a little surprised and asked “What?” to which she quickly replied, “I’ve got another one!”
Confetti started pouring down and Janai’s excited hosts Whit, Somara Theodore and Gio Benitez were elated with the news and hugs were shared everywhere.
Breaking news: Janai Norman, 33, had her own breaking news to share on Good Morning America Sunday; seen in July 2022
An incredulous Whit asked, “How did you keep this a secret?”
“I had to,” she replied when a cover of herself appeared on the screen in People Magazine.
“I’ve manifested this,” the mother-to-be said.
Janai and her husband are already the parents of a five-year-old son and a three-year-old daughter.
The news personality prefers to keep their names private.
In an interview with Peoplerevealed to the newscaster that she is currently 10 weeks along and some viewers had guessed she was pregnant before she knew it.
“The Saturday before I found out, there were two different viewers commenting in some places saying, ‘Hey, is Janai pregnant? ‘ she revealed.
“And even that day when I found out, I posted a photo that said ‘Caption this’ and someone said ‘Surprise pregnancy.’ I don’t know what it is, but some viewers just know, so I’m pleased to confirm.”
Janai’s two children were born at home with the help of midwives and doulas, and she has the same plans for baby number three.
The happy news comes as Janai reports on the high maternal mortality rate in the US, which affects women of color the most.
Play of the Day: Reporting on the Play of the Day segment, Janai appeared to talk about her educational show Oh, Baby! “You know on the show we talk about all kinds of baby animals, well this one is actually about our favorite kinds of babies, right, human babies”
Hugs: Her co-host Whit Johnson seemed a little surprised and asked “What?” to which she quickly replied, “I’ve got another one!” Janai’s thrilled hosts Whit, Somara Theodore and Gio Benitez were delighted with the news and hugs were shared everywhere
Family: Janai and her husband are already the parents of a five-year-old son and a three-year-old daughter. The news personality prefers to keep their names private
Maternal mortality: The happy news comes as Janai reports on the high maternal mortality rate in the US, which affects women of color the most. Maternal mortality among black women was 69.9 per 100,000 in 2020, compared to 32.9 for all races; seen in 2020
Figures from 2021 indicated that 32.9 women per 100 thousand died of a maternal death. Those deaths have increased significantly compared to 2020 and 2019.
For black women, that number rose to 69.9 per 100,000. Maternal mortality for all races has increased significantly, according to data from the CDC.
The reasons for the large differences include the preference for black women and the lack of access to care. Women who do not receive antenatal care are three to four times more likely to die.
“While I was doing that report, I found out I was pregnant. Of course it then takes a much more personal toll. Those numbers are real. It would be foolish to think I’m somehow above that or it couldn’t happen to me,” she said.