Using a surrogate mother is still somewhat controversial. But it is one more option people have for having a baby through new reproductive technologies. Intended parents is surrogacy lingo for people using reproductive technology to try for a biological child, and there are far more of them than there are women willing to carry someone else baby for no compensation. Those who remain show a curious mix of altruism and omnipotence: These are women who give up their very bodies for complete strangers, but only after choosing a lucky few from the desperate hordes.In the U.S., gestational surrogacy is less complex legally. That's because both intended parents have genetic ties to the baby. As a result, gestational surrogacy has become more common than a traditional surrogate. About 750 babies are born each year using gestational surrogacy.
