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Meghan Trainor puts family first as she promotes Toy With Me and reflects on motherhood
music1 month ago

Meghan Trainor puts family first as she promotes Toy With Me and reflects on motherhood

Meghan Trainor talks about balancing a music career with motherhood after canceling her Get In Girl Tour to focus on her three kids and newborn daughter, explaining she put family first despite being a lifelong workaholic. She discusses coping with online hate, the meaning behind Toy With Me (including tracks like Still Don’t Care and Little One dedicated to her kids), and how motherhood has reshaped her perspective and music.

Erin Andrews Pursues a Second Child Through IVF at 47
entertainment1 month ago

Erin Andrews Pursues a Second Child Through IVF at 47

Erin Andrews, 47, revealed on her Calm Down With Erin and Charissa podcast that she is trying to have a second child via IVF. The admission follows her 2023 birth of a son via surrogate after fertility challenges dating to cervical cancer in 2016, with embryos frozen beforehand; she noted that a recent IVF round didn’t work but remains hopeful and determined to grow her family.

Carrying a Stranger's Baby for $75K: The Hidden Dangers of Surrogacy
money2 months ago

Carrying a Stranger's Baby for $75K: The Hidden Dangers of Surrogacy

A 31-year-old Arizona mother explains she carried a stranger’s baby for up to $75,000, calling surrogacy life‑changing but warning of a dark side when oversight is lax. She describes the need for rigorous screening, contracts, and medical support, and cautions about unsafe, agency‑less arrangements that can leave surrogates exposed to legal and emotional risks. The piece underscores that legitimate surrogacy is costly and demanding—not a quick payday—often involving IVF, comprehensive checks, and careful boundaries with intended parents.

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo Move Forward with IVF and Surrogate to Welcome Twins
entertainment3 months ago

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo Move Forward with IVF and Surrogate to Welcome Twins

Jelly Roll and his wife Bunnie Xo reveal they’re advancing their long-running fertility journey: after publicly discussing IVF, they’ve found a surrogate and will begin IVF stimulation with the aim of welcoming twins, hoping to raise them in a loving home; the couple also share custody of Jelly Roll’s two older children from previous relationships and have long talked about providing the best life for their future family.

Meghan Trainor Explains Surrogacy Choice for Third Baby Mikey Moon
entertainment4 months ago

Meghan Trainor Explains Surrogacy Choice for Third Baby Mikey Moon

Meghan Trainor revealed that she and husband Daryl Sabara welcomed their third child, Mikey Moon, via surrogate on January 18. The couple already have two sons, Riley and Barry. After extensive medical guidance, they chose surrogacy as the safest way to expand their family, with Trainor stressing that surrogacy is a valid, not to-be-judged, option and expressing gratitude to their surrogate for her life-changing gift.

Trainor and Sabara Welcome Third Child Born via Surrogate: Mikey Moon Trainor
entertainment4 months ago

Trainor and Sabara Welcome Third Child Born via Surrogate: Mikey Moon Trainor

Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara announced the arrival of their third child, a daughter named Mikey Moon Trainor, born via surrogate. The couple shared gratitude for their medical team in a joint Instagram post, noting that Riley (4) and Barry (2) were excited and helped choose the middle name, as they begin family time with their new baby girl.

Arcadia surrogacy saga widens as multi-state custody battles hinge on dozens of babies
crime4 months ago

Arcadia surrogacy saga widens as multi-state custody battles hinge on dozens of babies

Authorities seized 21 surrogate-born children from Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang after a 2‑month‑old’s injuries prompted a child‑abuse probe, and the couple has since pursued custody across four states while suing several surrogates. At least five more surrogate births in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Georgia are now in state custody, with some surrogates alleging they were deceived. The FBI and Justice Department are involved in the federal probe, highlighting concerns about international surrogacy and potential trafficking as the multi‑state custody battle and related lawsuits unfold.

Chinese Billionaires Expand U.S. Childbirth for Business and Citizenship
world5 months ago

Chinese Billionaires Expand U.S. Childbirth for Business and Citizenship

An ultra-wealthy Chinese businessman, Xu Bo, has fathered over 100 children through U.S. surrogacy with the aim of having around 20 U.S.-born heirs to inherit his gaming empire, similar to other billionaires like Pavel Durov, who also has over 100 children. Xu's actions have sparked controversy and denials from his company, highlighting a trend among the ultra-rich to parent numerous children to secure their legacies.

Surrogates Face Higher Risk of Mental Illness Than Expectant Mothers
health10 months ago

Surrogates Face Higher Risk of Mental Illness Than Expectant Mothers

A study finds that surrogates are at a higher risk of developing new mental illnesses during and after pregnancy compared to women carrying their own babies, highlighting the need for thorough screening and ongoing support for surrogates. The research analyzed data from Ontario and suggests that emotional factors like grief may contribute to this increased risk, emphasizing the importance of mental health care in surrogacy practices.