Two fertility doctors claimed yesterday that some women celebrities are secretly using surrogates to avoid the ordeal of childbirth, preserve their careers and retain their flawless figures.
In some instances A-list stars are even faking pregnancies, because they are too embarrassed to tell the truth, while using another woman to carry and give birth to their child.
Professor Charles Kingsland, a British expert, called the trend 'social engineering gone a step too far'. He said he was aware of celebrities who had used surrogates because they did not have time to have a baby and wanted to avoid the risk of stretch marks.
While the practice is not known in Britain, it is becoming increasingly common in America and has been exposed by Dr Vicken Sahakian, a fertility doctor, who said he had treated a number of high-profile women.
In the past the actresses Sarah Jessica Parker, 50, and Nicole Kidman, 48, have made no secret of the fact that they used surrogates to have babies in their forties. But an increasing number of women celebrities have been pictured snapping back into shape just weeks after giving birth and Dr Sahakian suggested this could be attributed to them choosing to fake their pregnancies.
