Parker explains surrogate decision

Sarah Jessica Parker has reportedly opened up about her decision to use a surrogate to carry her twins.

The Sex And The City star said that she and husband Matthew Broderick "explored" all their options before deciding on a surrogate to bear their daughters Marion Loretta Elwell and Tabitha Hodge, who were born in June.

Speaking to Elle, she stated: "I knew there would be lots of opinions about, 'Well, why didn't you adopt? Why didn't you do this? Why didn't you do that?' and the truth of the matter is, it wasn't one or the other for us.

"We had explored, and continue to explore all options, and this one just happened first. This isn't the period at the end of the sentence."

Asked if she is a hands-on mum, Parker replied: "I love the smell of diapers; I even like when they're wet and you smell them all warm liked a baked good. I love the smell of Balmex. Love it."