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Lena Dunham and husband Luis Felber welcomed a daughter via surrogate, sharing the news in a Vogue op-ed that also recounts her lengthy fertility journey, including endometriosis and a past hysterectomy.
Lena Dunham announced the birth of her first child, a daughter delivered via surrogate to her husband Luis Felber, sharing the experience in a Vogue op-ed and highlighting her long battle with fertility issues, including endometriosis and a hysterectomy at 31.
A surrogate who refused an abortion after a 20-week scan revealed a severe heart defect has asked the US Supreme Court to intervene in who should have custody of the baby. California couple Omar Ahmed and Nausheen Gilkar had been granted parental rights, but the surrogate, McKenna West, argues they may not provide necessary medical care and has sought to halt that ruling while the child, born in Texas with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, undergoes treatment.
A Dallas court is weighing a high-profile custody dispute over a newborn with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Surrogate McKenna West seeks sole conservatorship to make medical decisions after California parents Nausheen Gilkar and Omar Ahmed requested termination; the baby underwent a Norwood procedure, was re-intubated, and remains critically ill as the court considers who should control life-saving care.
A Los Angeles-based surrogate gave birth to a baby with hypoplastic left heart syndrome after the intended parents sought abortion over the fetal defect. The surrogate fled to Texas, where abortion is banned, and a court ordered lifesaving medical care for the infant while restricting the surrogate’s involvement, fueling a high-profile custody dispute that highlights surrogacy contracts and bodily autonomy.
An Alaska-based surrogate carrying Gabriel, who has hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), refuses to abort despite the biological parents’ wishes. West will be recognized as the birth mother in Texas, where Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a petition to ensure life-saving care for the newborn and to keep Gabriel in Texas. A court granted the petition, ordering that upon live birth the child receive medically indicated stabilizing and life-sustaining care and prohibiting removal from the hospital or the state pending further orders. HLHS typically requires immediate surgery after birth, and Gabriel is due Sept. 2. The biological parents, Nausheen Gilkar and Omar Ahmed, want termination in California, with a Dallas County court hearing set for Aug. 25 as the case unfolds.
Becca Tobin, the actress from Glee, and her husband Zac Miller welcomed their second child—a daughter named Meyer June Martin—via surrogate. Tobin announced the surprise birth from the hospital on the Lady Gang podcast, sharing that the baby arrived more than five weeks early and that she has faced fertility struggles and miscarriages; the couple also has a four-year-old son, Rutherford “Ford” Thomas.
A Canadian same-sex couple is suing the surrogate who carried their child after she refused their request to terminate the pregnancy at 22 weeks due to a minor birth defect (cleft lip). The baby was born generally healthy, and doctors advised no major problems beyond the defect, but the couple alleges they weren’t fully informed and that confidentiality was violated. The surrogate, who was reimbursed only for expenses under Canadian rules, says abortion at that stage wouldn’t have been medically warranted and cites the home birth arrangement as well as the contract’s arbitration clause. The family is reportedly seeking around $600,000. The case highlights legal and ethical questions around surrogacy in Canada and how protections differ from those in the U.S.
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.
Bunnie Xo says meeting her stepdaughter Bailee Ann felt like seeing a younger version of herself, noting their lives run parallel through addiction and growth. She also shares that she and Jelly Roll are moving forward with an IVF journey and have a surrogate, with hopes of expanding their family and possibly welcoming twins.
Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara announced the arrival of their third child, a daughter named Mikey Moon Trainor, born via surrogate on Jan. 18. The couple’s older sons Riley (4) and Barry (2) will be big brothers, and they thanked their surrogate and medical team in an Instagram post.
Meghan Trainor and husband Daryl Sabara welcomed their third child, a daughter named Mikey Moon Trainor, born Jan. 18, 2026 via a surrogate described by Trainor as the “superwoman surrogate,” with the couple announcing the news on Instagram and noting they are already parents to sons Riley (4) and Barry (2). They described surrogacy as the safest way to grow their family and expressed overwhelming joy and gratitude.
Meghan Trainor and husband Daryl Sabara welcomed their third child, a daughter named Mikey Moon Trainor, born via a surrogate described as a “superwoman surrogate.” The couple, already parents to Riley (4) and Barry (2), expressed gratitude and said the journey was the safest way to grow their family, with their kids even helping choose her middle name.
Michelle Williams announced on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that she welcomed her fourth child via surrogate, thanking her surrogate Christine during the show. The actress, who is married to director Thomas Kail, has a history of keeping her private life discreet, but made an exception to publicly acknowledge her surrogate and her new baby girl.
Michelle Williams revealed that her fourth child, a girl, was born via surrogate, thanking her surrogate Christine. She has three children under five with husband Thomas Kail, including a son born in 2022 and a daughter from her previous relationship with Heath Ledger.