18 Celebrities Who Have Chosen Surrogacy

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. Though the procedures and arrangements have been around since the '80s, it's an intensive and expensive process, making it out-of-reach for many.

But in Hollywood, more and more celebrities are opening up about the decision to use a surrogate, whether for medical or other practical reasons. (Many same-sex couples, for instance, choose surrogacy.)In the surrogacy process, sperm and eggs from the parents and/or donors are used to create embryos, which are then implanted in the gestational carrier via in vitro fertilization (IVF).

The carrier is typically not the egg provider; so while they may birth the child, they are not biological parents.If you're thinking of exploring surrogacy, discuss all the legal, financial, and other logistical aspects with your doctor as well as the potential emotional effects.

And scroll through this slideshow of celebrities who have gone the surrogacy route and ended up with babies they love.Paris Hilton and her husband Carter Reum wasted no time in trying to get pregnant, starting IVF shortly after tying the knot.