Meghan Trainor is quick to shut down criticism days after welcoming her third child via surrogate.
speaks to People magazine on Wednesday, Jan. 21, the Grammy-winning singer defended the choice after facing backlash online, calling surrogacy a “valid” and deeply meaningful path to growing her family.
“Surrogacy is just another beautiful way to build a family,” said Trainor, 32. “It’s not something to whisper about or judge.” She further emphasized that “every family’s journey looks different and all of them are extremely valid.”
Trainor explained that using a gestational carrier wasn’t her first plan, but it ended up being the safest option for her and husband Daryl Sabara. The couple, who also share sons Riley, 4, and Barry, 2, spent months consulting doctors before making the decision.
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On Tuesday, Trainor announced the arrival of baby girl Mikey Moon Trainor with hospital photos on Instagram. “January 18, 2026. Our baby girl Mikey Moon Trainor has finally arrived thanks to our incredible superwoman surrogate,” she wrote, adding that her sons are already “over the moon in love.”
