Top of the Morning: Neri Naig Loses Baby

1. Neri Naig loses first baby

The “All of Me” actress confirmed the she lost the baby in her womb two months ago, refusing to give any details as to what led to the miscarriage. Last May, she and her husband, Parokya ni Edgar frontman Chito Miranda, announced on Instagram that they are expecting their first child. Chito shared a photo of the pregnancy test, while Neri posted an ultrasound photo of the baby; both used the hashtag #BabyMiranda. The two were married last December 2014. (abs-cbnnews.com)


2. Preggos' diet linked to baby’s health
A study of 19,000 women in the U.S. found that eating a healthy diet a year leading up to their pregnancy may help cut the risk of their babies developing a heart problem. A healthy diet consists of plenty of fresh fish, fruit, nuts, and vegetables. Researchers believe that a healthy diet before, during, and after pregnancy can have benefits for both mother and child. Instead of focusing on what nutrient a pregnant woman needs, her whole diet should be taken into consideration. The study was published in the Archives of Diseases in Childhood Fetal & Neonatal Edition. (bbc.com)


3. Huggies issues a statement regarding claims that its baby wipes contained glass
The diaper and baby wipes manufacturer posted a statement on their Facebook page regarding claims that its baby wipes contained shards of glass. Since a video, which has been taken down, if a mom showing what looked like shards of glass in the baby wipes took the Internet by storm and alarmed parents, Huggies said they had the wipes tested by an independent company. Its statement read: “Huggies Parents, Thank you for your continued patience. We have received results from independent testing of the first samples and can confirm there is no glass or fiberglass in the wipes… Huggies Wipes have a long history of safe use and we have stringent quality controls in place, and no glass is used during the manufacture of our wipes.” The company also put up a hotline and an FAQ page to answer any parents’ queries on the issue. (popsugar.com)


4. Ohio pushes to ban abortions for Down syndrome babies
Anti-abortionists in Ohio seek to ban abortions for babies with Down syndrome, via a proposed bill already endorsed by the National Right to Life Committee. Because women undergo prenatal testing to see if their baby will be afflicted with certain health conditions, 50 to 85 percent of them discover that their baby might have Down syndrome and chose to have an abortion. That number has since declined. Supporters of the bill say it’s not solely about abortion, but rather the discrimination against babies with Down syndrome. (huffingtonpost.com)


5. Max Greenfield welcomes son
The “New Girl” star welcomed his second son, a boy, with his wife casting executive Tess Sanchez. The baby boy they named Ozzie James arrived on Monday, August 24, weighing in at six pounds and 12 ounces. The two married in 2008 and they are already parents to their daughter five-year-old Lily. Congratulations! (people.com)