Lisa Ray just announced she’s now a mum to twin daughters. The 46-year-old actor, who’s a cancer survivor, opted for surrogacy to experience motherhood. In an interview, she said, “Having been diagnosed with multiple myeloma (a form of blood cancer) in 2009, which requires me to be on a lifelong dose of medication, pre-empted the possibility for me to carry children myself. Fortunately, technology has progressed where there are choices and new possibilities for having children.”
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Via @bombaytimes: ‘Lisa narrated the tough and, at times, frustrating journey they had to undertake, “We hired an agency to help, had an unsuccessful attempt in Mexico, and spent a lot of money, emotional resources and sleepless nights. But as a cancer survivor, I firmly believe in overcoming the odds. And with my husband and a few close friends’ support, we hoped for the best. Finally, we settled on Georgia, where the surrogacy process is legal, transparent, regulated and overall beneficial for both sides. We relocated to Tbilisi for a few months for the birth.” The actress believes that she has successfully buried her old views that having kids would slow her down. Talking about her husband’s role in their journey, she said, “My husband and I are becoming parents in our mid-40s, which is also unconventional, but the right time for us. I love to see Jason with them, growing into his new role as a father, holding them, changing diapers, with a burp cloth I got him, which is embroidered with ‘Men Who Change Diapers, Change the World’.” Images @aligphoto MUH @jomakeupartist PR manager @bazinga_ent
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Even in today’s day and age, there’s a stigma that surrounds surrogacy. It’s still a taboo subject, to be discussed in hushed whispers if at all you must. People opt for surrogacy for various medical and lifestyle reasons, and let’s not forget that for same-sex couples, it’s one of the few ways to start a family. When celebrities make an unconventional choice, it normalises the concept and makes it more acceptable in the society. “Hopefully, our story can give hope to others who are struggling to have kids. Life throws you both challenges and miracles, and I’m unspeakably grateful for my miracle daughters,” Lisa added.
Celebrities who chose to go for surrogacy:
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