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In the U.S., surrogate parenting is widely accepted. Although no official figures exist, experts believe perhaps a thousand American children are born every year through surrogacy.
A patchwork of state-to-state regulations governs the practice. But the bottom line is if you're an American in the market for a surrogate — and you have money to spend — you can do it.
Things are very different in other parts of the world.
In Europe, for example, it's illegal in half a dozen countries, including France, Germany, Italy and Spain. It is permitted in a handful of other European nations — though there are major restrictions.
In the U.K., British couples hoping for a child cannot openly solicit a surrogate, and women cannot publicly offer to be surrogates.
Simon Clements and Steve Williams managed to successfully navigate the complicated process, and are now the proud dads of Sophie.
Their journey to become parents began, first, by dismissing any of their female friends' offers of help.
"We felt like the law wasn't completely clear on who the child would go to...
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