At a Glance
- Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara welcomed daughter Mikey Moon via surrogate on January 18, 2026
- The couple, married since December 2018, now has three children: sons Riley (4) and Barry (2) and newborn Mikey
- Trainor released the book Dear Future Mama in March 2023 documenting her motherhood journey
Why it matters: The singer’s growing family and candid discussions about parenting challenges resonate with fans navigating similar experiences.
Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara have expanded their family to five. The couple welcomed daughter Mikey Moon via surrogate on January 18, 2026, joining big brothers Riley and Barry. Trainor has openly shared how motherhood reshaped her career and well-being.
Riley’s Dramatic Arrival
Riley entered the world on February 8, 2021, six days early. The breech baby required a cesarean section and spent five days in the NICU after breathing complications.
Trainor told Today the ordeal was “terrifying,” adding, “He didn’t cry. He didn’t make noise when he came out.”
Once home, Riley thrived. Trainor bottle-fed him without guilt after struggling to produce milk, calling him the “smiliest, happiest baby.” At four months she gushed, “If I walk in a room, he just lights up.”
By 20 months Riley delivered running hugs. “He squeezes me so tight,” Trainor told News Of Los Angeles. “He finally knows who I am.”
Riley stole scenes on Australian Idol in February 2023, wearing an “I am the next Australian Idol” tee while knocking over a golden ticket. “He’s too good for this show,” Trainor joked.
Barry’s Surprise Pregnancy
Barry Bruce arrived on July 1, 2023, weighing 8 lbs 7 oz-coincidentally the couple’s first-date anniversary. Trainor’s second pregnancy differed sharply from her first: nausea, exhaustion, migraines, and intense cravings. She initially thought she might be carrying twins.
Trainor discovered the pregnancy four months along after bleeding masked symptoms. “I didn’t know bleeding is normal,” she told News Of Los Angeles.
Riley adapted quickly to big-brother duty. A TikTok of the boys’ first meeting shows Riley gently stroking Barry. “Riley is so gentle, sweet, and absolutely in love with his new best friend,” Trainor wrote.
Mikey’s Surrogate Journey
Mikey Moon’s January 2026 birth via surrogate completed the trio. “Our baby girl has finally made it to the world thanks to our incredible, superwoman surrogate,” Trainor posted. She praised medical teams and noted discussions concluded surrogacy was “the safest way for us to continue growing our family.”
Brothers Riley and Barry selected Mikey’s middle name.
Candid About Motherhood
Trainor channels her experiences into advocacy. Her March 2023 book Dear Future Mama compiles OB-GYN, dietitian, and trainer advice alongside personal stories of gestational diabetes, blood clots, and blistered nipples.
“I’m an open book,” she told News Of Los Angeles. “When someone goes, ‘Oh my God, me too,’ it makes me feel like I’m not alone.”
The Grammy winner credits motherhood with sharpening her motivation. “I’ve never been more motivated,” she told Parents. “Life is beautiful and precious. I want to be the best for my kid.”
Key Takeaways
- Trainor’s three children arrived via varied paths: two C-sections and one surrogate
- She documents struggles publicly to normalize maternal challenges
- Sons Riley and Barry dote on newborn sister Mikey, chosen by her brothers
- The singer plans for a fourth child, halfway to her dream family size
