Kim Bergman
Kim Bergman | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Clinical psychologist Surrogacy advocate |
| Years active | 1994 to present |
| Known for | Co-owner of Growing Generations |
| Awards | Hostetter-Habib Family Award from the Family Equality Council |
Kim Bergman is an American psychologist and surrogacy advocate.[1]
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
- ^ Miller, Susan. "LGBTQ families are on the cusp of dramatic growth, and millennials lead the way". USA TODAY.
- ^ a b Myers, K. C. "Biggest Family Week in Provincetown history starts Saturday". Wicked Local Provincetown.
- ^ a b "How a Trailblazer in Surrogacy and Sperm and Egg Donation Helped Thousands Become Parents". People Magazine.
- ^ Mundy, Liza (September 11, 2008). Everything Conceivable: How Assisted Reproduction Is Changing Our World. Anchor Books. p. 102. ISBN 9781400095377.
- ^ https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/06/05/what-is-surrogacy_n_7513702.html
- ^ "Meet Kim Bergman of Growing Generations in Midtown and Museum Square - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide". Voyage LA.
- ^ "What it took for Kim, Kanye to have 2 babies via surrogate". New York Post.
- ^ https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2019-04224-001
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Author of new book on assisted reproduction hopes to empower soon-to-be LGBTQ parents - Gay Lesbian Bi Trans News Archive". Windy City Times.
- ^ "Photo Flash: Broadway Stars Shine at NIGHT AT THE PIER Gala". BroadwayWorld.com.
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