There is no better book to read about assisted reproduction. As a parent who was personally helped by Kim Bergman, I can hear her voice, her expert advice, along with her openness and honesty about the process on every page.”
—Andy Cohen, Host, Executive Producer
“Your Future Family contains vital information for the many couples and individuals looking to conceive a child through ART. It’s filled with advice that will also help extended networks of friends, family, and community to support and collaborate with those working through this unique way of building a family.”
–Rob Scheer, Founder of Comfort Cases,
author of A Forever Family
“Kim Bergman brings cutting edge expertise to the table with warmth, compassion, and understanding — a rare and much needed combination. Your Future Family makes her unique gifts of knowledge and support accessible to people everywhere. I can’t recommend it highly enough.”
— The Reverend Stan J. Sloan, CEO, Family Equality Council
“Your Future Family addresses the important, universal issues that people face when they choose to create a family with the help of others. Kim Bergman is a passionate advocate for families of all kinds, known for her honesty and integrity which shines through in these pages.”
—Wendie Wilson-Miller, Founder of Society for Ethics in Egg Donation and Surrogacy and coauthor of The Insider’s Guide to Egg Donation
“Dr. Kim Bergman is a passionate, honest expert in her field. The advice she offers in Your Future Family is both insightful and much needed in the field of reproductive medicine.”
—Angela K. Lawson, PhD, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility), Northwestern University
“With scientific clarity and relatable personal stories, Kim Bergman brings the journey of building a family to life, clarifying what seems too complex and bringing heart to what you fear might be entirely clinical. This book is an essential road map for future parents, donors, and surrogates.”
–Dustin Lance Black, Oscar-winning filmmaker and Tom Daley, world champion diver and Olympic medalist
“A must read for anyone embarking on the path to parenthood with the help of others.”
–Said Daneshmand, MD, Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist, San Diego Fertility Center
“I had the good fortune to have Kim’s help through our two surrogacy journeys. She is not only a gifted psychologist, but a true leader and pioneer in the field of assisted reproduction. This book provides you with the valuable insights she shared along the way that were until now were only available to those lucky enough to get to work with her.”
–Ryan Murphy, American screenwriter, director, and producer
“Even if you think you know everything there is to know about assisted reproduction, you should read Your Future Family Dr. Bergman covers every angle – from the simplest to the most sophisticated – with candor and clarity, making this the most comprehensive guide available!”
–Richard B. Vaughn, Esq., Founding Partner, International Fertility Law Group Inc.
“It can sometimes feel like you’ll need a PhD in biology to navigate assisted reproduction. Your Future Family covers everything you need to know (and more) in a completely accessible and easy read. Kim is a resource everyone navigating this path should have in their corner.”
–Scott Brown, Vice President of Communications, California Cryobank
“An invaluable guide for all prospective parents who want to start a family through the use of assisted reproductive technology. This book addresses all aspects – emotional, scientific, legal, and financial – of this kind of journey to parenthood. For LGBTQ community members, it’s an especially welcome resource.”
–Glennda Testone, Executive Director of NYC’s LGBT Community Center