Meghan Trainor Shares Personal Surrogacy Story for Third Child
Grammy-winning singer Meghan Trainor has publicly discussed her family's decision to welcome their third child via surrogate, offering a candid look at the challenges that led to this choice. The pop star and her husband, actor Daryl Sabara, announced the arrival of daughter Mikey Moon on January 18, 2026, through an Instagram post that celebrated their surrogate as an "incredible, superwoman."
A Decision Rooted in Health and Safety
In an exclusive interview with People magazine, Trainor revealed that surrogacy was not the couple's initial plan but became the safest option after consulting extensively with medical professionals. "It wasn't our first choice, but we had endless conversations with our doctors on this journey, and this was the safest way for us to be able to continue growing our family," Trainor explained. The singer emphasized her gratitude for the opportunity, stating they are "forever grateful for that option."
Trainor and Sabara, who married in 2018, are already parents to two sons: Riley, age 4, and Barry, age 2. Both previous pregnancies were carried by Trainor herself, but they came with significant physical and emotional difficulties that ultimately influenced the decision to pursue surrogacy for their third child.
Overcoming Traumatic Pregnancy Experiences
The singer's journey through motherhood has been marked by serious health challenges. Following Riley's birth, her newborn son was rushed to the neonatal intensive care unit with breathing issues while Trainor remained alone on the operating table for 45 minutes. She later developed post-traumatic stress disorder from this experience, describing it as "kind of messed up" in a 2023 interview.
Her second pregnancy brought additional struggles. After Barry's birth, Trainor reached what she called a "breaking point," experiencing panic attacks, physical exhaustion, and feelings of insecurity even while holding her infant. In a raw January 2025 essay for Today.com, she wrote: "I felt like I was dying. I didn't feel safe holding the baby and at the same time I felt like my body was giving up on me."
Normalizing Surrogacy as Family Building
Trainor is using her platform to destigmatize surrogacy and encourage open conversation about alternative paths to parenthood. "I want people to know that surrogacy is just another beautiful way to build a family," she told People. "It's not something to whisper about or judge. It's rooted in trust, science, love, and teamwork. Every family's journey looks different, and all of them are extremely valid."
The singer described their surrogate as "one of the most selfless, strong and loving people I've ever met," noting that they maintained close communication throughout the pregnancy. She expressed particular appreciation for how their surrogate "graciously answered our many check-in texts to make sure she was doing okay."
Family Involvement and Moving Forward
Trainor's older children were actively involved in the surrogacy process, with Riley and Barry even choosing their baby sister's middle name, Moon. The singer shared that the family is "over the moon in love with this precious girl" and plans to enjoy quality time together as they adjust to being a family of five.
Despite the challenges she has faced, Trainor credits her children with inspiring personal growth. In a 2025 interview, she reflected: "My kids made me want to be the best version of me." The singer is now preparing for both motherhood and professional milestones, with her new album Toy With Me scheduled for release on April 24, 2026.
Through sharing her story, Trainor hopes to create greater awareness about surrogacy options and support other parents who may be navigating similar family-building decisions. Her openness about pregnancy difficulties and alternative paths to parenthood contributes to broader conversations about maternal health and family diversity.
