Lena Dunham's New Baby

Lena Dunham, 40, welcomed her first child via surrogate after eight years since her hysterectomy for endometriosis.

“Hello. I'm your mama. You look nothing like I thought you would, but exactly right.”

Hysterectomy Details

Dunham underwent a total hysterectomy in 2018 to remove her uterus and cervix due to years of endometriosis pain.

Surrogate Birth

Dunham and husband Luis Felber welcomed their baby girl through a surrogate pregnancy after her inability to conceive naturally.

Husband Luis Felber

Luis Felber, a Peruvian-British musician, married Dunham in London in 2021 after meeting during the pandemic.

First Words to Baby

Dunham described her first words to her newborn: 'Hello. I'm your mama. You look nothing like I thought you would, but exactly right.'

“Hello. I'm your mama. You look nothing like I thought you would, but exactly right.”

Endometriosis Struggle

Dunham endured years of endometriosis-related pain before opting for a total hysterectomy in 2018.

Hysterectomy Impact

The hysterectomy ended Dunham's ability to conceive or carry a child, leading her to pursue surrogacy.

Marriage Timeline

Dunham and Felber met in 2021 during the pandemic and married in London in September 2.021.

Surrogate Process

Dunham and Felber have been expanding their family through surrogacy since her hysterectomy.

Hysterectomy Relief

Dunham called her hysterectomy 'a grief but it was also a relief' in a 2022 interview.

Endometriosis Treatment

Dunham tried alternative treatments like pelvic floor therapy and acupuncture before her hysterectomy.

Hysterectomy Decision

Dunham chose a total hysterectomy after years of complex surgeries and endometriosis pain.

Family Expansion

Dunham and Felber have been working on expanding their family in new ways since her hysterectomy.

Surrogate Announcement

Dunham and Felber announced their new baby via surrogate in a Vogue op-ed on September 16, 2026.

First Words

Dunham felt 'bashful and dizzy with joy' when she first held her newborn.

Hysterectomy Timeline

Dunham's hysterectomy occurred in 2018, eight years before welcoming her child via surrogate.