Lena Dunham hints at surrogacy plans months before baby's birth

Lena Dunham revealed she planned surrogacy with husband Luis Felber months before welcoming baby girl

Sep 16, 2026

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Lena Dunham hints at surrogacy plans months before baby's birth

Lena Dunham revealed she planned surrogacy with husband Luis Felber months before welcoming baby girl

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Lena Dunham revealed she planned surrogacy with husband Luis Felber months before welcoming baby girl Lena Dunham and husband Luis Felber welcomed baby via surrogate after years of fertility challenges Originally reported by Page Six.

Surrogacy plans

Lena Dunham on Today.

Lena Dunham hinted at surrogacy with husband Luis Felber months before becoming a mom

Health challenges

Lena Dunham speaking at the 2025 Tribeca Festival.

Dunham had a hysterectomy in 2017 due to endometriosis and later diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Fertility journey

Lena Dunham takes a mirror selfie wearing a blue and peach slip dress and leopard print robe.

Dunham tried IVF but found no viable embryos after years of health issues

Baby announcement

Lena Dunham in a purple dress and Luis Felber in a patterned jacket attend the "Catherine Called Birdy" premiere.

Dunham welcomed baby girl via surrogate with husband Luis Felber in late 2026

Family moment

Dunham told newborn she was her 'mama' during hospital visit

What to remember

Lena Dunham and husband Luis Felber welcomed baby via surrogate after years of fertility challenges

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