Kim Bergman

Kim Bergman is an American psychologist and surrogacy advocate.[1]

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

Career

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

Writing

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.[2] The book focuses on assisted reproduction issues and provides advice to prospective parents.[10] That year Bergman also received the Hostetter-Habib Family Award by the Family Equality Council.[11]

References
  1. Miller, Susan. "LGBTQ families are on the cusp of dramatic growth, and millennials lead the way". USA TODAY.
  2. Myers, K. C. "Biggest Family Week in Provincetown history starts Saturday". Wicked Local Provincetown.
  3. "How a Trailblazer in Surrogacy and Sperm and Egg Donation Helped Thousands Become Parents". People Magazine.
  4. Mundy, Liza (September 11, 2008). Everything Conceivable: How Assisted Reproduction Is Changing Our World. Anchor Books. p. 102. ISBN 9781400095377.
  5. https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/06/05/what-is-surrogacy_n_7513702.html
  6. "Meet Kim Bergman of Growing Generations in Midtown and Museum Square - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide". Voyage LA.
  7. "What it took for Kim, Kanye to have 2 babies via surrogate". New York Post.
  8. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2019-04224-001
  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.
  10. "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. "Photo Flash: Broadway Stars Shine at NIGHT AT THE PIER Gala". BroadwayWorld.com.
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