Kim Bergman

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Kim Bergman
Occupation(s)Clinical psychologist
Surrogacy advocate
Years active1994 to present
Known forCo-owner of Growing Generations
AwardsHostetter-Habib Family Award from the Family Equality Council

Kim Bergman is an American psychologist, author, and surrogacy advocate. Her book Your Future Family: The Essential Guide to Assisted Reproduction was published in 2019.

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Career

Bergman began working in the surrogacy field in 1994. Prior to this she was a clinical psychologist. [1] In 1996, she closed her practice [2] and began work as a psychologist for Growing Generations, [3] where she is now a co-owner. [4] At Growing Generations, Bergman has been involved in more than 1700 surrogacies, [2] and has worked as an advocate for LGBTQ rights and civil rights legislation. [5] She has also discussed surrogacy issues in the media. [6] [7]

Works

Kim Bergman's research has been published in journals including Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity [8] and the Journal of GLBT Family Studies. [9] Her book Your Future Family: The Essential Guide to Assisted Reproduction was published in 2019. [10] [11] [1] The book focuses on assisted reproduction issues and provides advice to prospective parents. [12] [13]

Honors and awards

Personal life

Bergman and her wife Natalie have two daughters. [16]

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References

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  2. 1 2 "How a Trailblazer in Surrogacy and Sperm and Egg Donation Helped Thousands Become Parents". People Magazine.
  3. ↑ Mundy, Liza (September 11, 2008). Everything Conceivable: How Assisted Reproduction Is Changing Our World. Anchor Books. p. 102. ISBN   9781400095377.
  4. ↑ "A Basic Guide To The Complicated World Of Surrogacy". HuffPost Canada. 5 June 2015. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  5. ↑ "Meet Kim Bergman of Growing Generations in Midtown and Museum Square - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide". Voyage LA. 22 May 2018.
  6. ↑ "What it took for Kim, Kanye to have 2 babies via surrogate". New York Post. 13 May 2019.
  7. ↑ "Here's What Everyone Gets Wrong About Gestational Surrogacy". Parade Magazine. May 1, 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  8. ↑ "APA PsycNet".
  9. ↑ Bergman, Kim; Rubio, Ritchie J.; Green, Robert-Jay; Padrón, Elena (May 5, 2010). "Gay Men Who Become Fathers via Surrogacy: The Transition to Parenthood". Journal of GLBT Family Studies. 6 (2): 111–141. doi:10.1080/15504281003704942. S2CID   54772645.
  10. ↑ Dodge, David (April 17, 2020). "What to Know Before Your Surrogacy Journey". The New York Times. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  11. ↑ Mazziotta, Julie; Baylis, Sheila (February 7, 2019). "What You Need to Know if You're Considering Surrogacy". People. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  12. ↑ "Author of new book on assisted reproduction hopes to empower soon-to-be LGBTQ parents - Gay Lesbian Bi Trans News Archive". Windy City Times. 11 June 2019.
  13. ↑ Lane, Cassandra (April 29, 2019). "'Your Future Family' Offers Advice For Parent Hopefuls". L.A. Parent.
  14. ↑ "Family Equality Council to Honor Kim Bergman, Scott Ellis, Sergio Trujillo at May 6 New York Gala". Family Equality. March 26, 2019.
  15. ↑ "Photo Flash: Broadway Stars Shine at NIGHT AT THE PIER Gala". BroadwayWorld.com.
  16. ↑ Miller, Susan. "LGBTQ families are on the cusp of dramatic growth, and millennials lead the way". USA TODAY.
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