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Meghan Trainor is responding to online criticism after revealing that she and her husband, Daryl Sabara, welcomed their third child via surrogate.
In a statement shared with People on Wednesday (Jan. 21) — one day after announcing the birth of their daughter, Mikey Moon — Trainor said surrogacy was not the couple’s initial plan, but ultimately became the safest choice.
“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 said. “We are forever grateful for that option.”
After sharing the news on Instagram, the Grammy winner received an outpouring of support, along with a wave of backlash from commenters who speculated — without evidence — about her reasons for using a surrogate. Trainor addressed the criticism directly, pushing back against stigma surrounding the process.
“I want people to know that surrogacy is just another beautiful way to build a family,” she said. “It’s not something to whisper about or judge. It’s rooted in trust, science, love, and teamwork.”
Trainor first announced Mikey’s arrival on Tuesday (Jan. 20), thanking the surrogate and medical teams who helped make the birth possible. “Our baby girl Mikey Moon Trainor has finally made it to the world thanks to our incredible, superwoman surrogate,” she wrote. “We are forever grateful to all the doctors, nurses, and teams who made this dream possible.”
Trainor and Sabara are already parents to two sons — Riley, 4, and Barry, 2. In her book Dear Future Mama, Trainor previously detailed the traumatic birth of Riley, who was rushed to the NICU shortly after delivery — an experience that shaped later decisions about expanding their family.
Reflecting on the response to her announcement, Trainor emphasized that there is no single “right” way to become a parent. “Every family’s journey looks different,” she said, “and all of them are extremely valid.”
SOURCE: Billboard