Surrogacy and Egg Donation for the Gay and Lesbian Community
Growing Generations is the largest
surrogacy agency in the United States and has unparalleled expertise in
assisting members of the Gay and Lesbian community. Since its founding in 1996, the US based agency has assisted
over 1,500 gay and lesbian clients from 30 countries, including the UK, realize
their dreams of becoming parents through surrogacy. Growing Generations puts safety and service first and has a
100% success rate in having all clients named the parents of their children and
insurance covering the maternity medical costs.The workshop will present you with all of the information you’ll
need to understand surrogacy in the U.S. and avoid the risks associated with
the process.
The stellar panel includes the most recognized experts in surrogacy for the GLBT community including:
The stellar panel includes the most recognized experts in surrogacy for the GLBT community including:
Dr. Kim Bergman, Co-Owner, Growing Generations
Dr. Bergman, mother of two through assisted reproduction, is the founder of Fertility Counseling Services, Inc., providing all aspects of psychological services to individuals and agencies in the field of fertility and assisted reproduction. Dr. Bergman is the current co-chair of Family Equality, the only national non- profit organization solely dedicated to equality for LGBTQ parents and their families, through advocacy, education and support.
Will Halm, Esq., International Fertility Law Group.
Halm, along with his law partner Rich Vaughn, has provided legal counseling and services to more gay and lesbian families created through surrogacy than any other firm or attorney in the U.S. He is also a father to 3 children born via surrogacy ages 8-15 with his husband.
Dr. Brad Kolb, Medical Director, HRC Fertility.
Dr. Kolb serves as the medical director to the largest IVF Center on the West Coast and is a nationally recognized leader in the field of assisted reproduction. He is the primary physician working with Growing Generations clients.
Jeanne Marie Bagalini, Vice President, Growing Generations
Bagalini is one of the most experienced surrogacy professionals in the field having worked at the agency level for almost 20 years. She has also been a surrogate twice and oversees the surrogate and donor admissions and screening programs.
