Meghan Trainor is opening up about the decision she and husband Daryl Sabara made to welcome their third child via surrogacy, addressing the wave of online scrutiny that followed the announcement.
In a candid discussion with People published on Wednesday, January 21—just twenty-four hours after introducing her newborn daughter, Mikey Moon, to the world—the “All About That Bass” singer clarified that while surrogacy wasn’t their “first choice,” it ultimately proved to be the most responsible option for their circumstances. “Following extensive consultations with our medical team, we determined this was the safest path to continue growing our family,” she explained.
Trainor emphasized her deep appreciation for the process, advocating for a shift in how society views alternative paths to parenthood. “I want to emphasize that surrogacy is simply another beautiful way to build a family,” she stated. “It isn’t something that requires hushed tones or judgment. It is a journey rooted in trust, scientific advancement, love, and incredible teamwork.”
The pop star first shared the news of her daughter’s arrival by posting an intimate photo with the infant on Instagram. While the post was met with a flood of congratulations from peers and fans, it also triggered a subset of critics who baselessly speculated that the Grammy winner chose surrogacy to avoid the physical changes of pregnancy. This narrative ignored the transparency Trainor provided in her original caption.
“Our baby girl, Mikey Moon Trainor, has finally arrived thanks to our incredible, superwoman surrogate,” Trainor wrote during the initial reveal. “We are eternally grateful to the medical professionals and teams who turned this dream into a reality.”
The couple, who married in 2018, are already parents to two sons: four-year-old Riley and two-year-old Barry. Trainor has previously been vocal about the complexities of childbirth; in her book, Dear Future Mama, she recounted the harrowing experience of her eldest son, Riley, being rushed to the NICU immediately following his birth.
Concluding her statement, Trainor reinforced the idea that there is no singular “right” way to start a family. “Every family’s journey is unique,” she noted, “and every single one of them is profoundly valid.”
