LGBTQ+ Family Building | Fertility Treatment | Fertility Testing
By:
Sierra Dehmler
May 17th, 2024
Starting a family isn’t always easy, especially if you’re a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you’re going through this journey solo or planning to have a child with a same-sex partner, knowing what to expect is key to achieving your family-building goals.
Infertility Awareness | Mental Health
By:
Monica Moore, MSN, APRN
May 10th, 2024
No matter where you are on your family-building journey, holidays like Mother's Day can sting. If you're still in the trenches of trying to conceive, navigating fertility treatment or coping with losses, this day is even harder. Here are some words of comfort from a veteran fertility nurse.
LGBTQ+ Family Building | Surrogacy | Fertility Treatment
By:
Sierra Dehmler
May 7th, 2024
Did you know that Illume Fertility has a dedicated resource hub created just for LGBTQ+ patients called Gay Parents To Be? Learn what Gay Parents To Be offers, its special connection to our Medical Director, Dr. Mark Leondires, and how it can help you.
LGBTQ+ Family Building | Advocacy
By:
Sierra Dehmler
May 7th, 2024
As a fertility practice dedicated to providing inclusive fertility and family-building care for all, we are honored to be recognized by the Human Rights Campaign for our seventh year.
Illume Fertility Team | Fertility Treatment | IVF
By:
Sierra Dehmler
May 6th, 2024
Navigating in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment can be daunting. IVF nurses act as a fertility patient's guide throughout their entire journey, providing critical education, emotional support, and clinical care to help patients achieve their ultimate goal: having a baby.
By:
Sierra Dehmler
May 2nd, 2024
After an embryo transfer, it's only natural to want to do everything "right" to encourage successful implantation. Here's a breakdown of what to expect, some important do's and don'ts, and answers to the most frequently asked questions about embryo transfers.
National Infertility Awareness Week | Advocacy | Patient Stories
By:
Sierra Dehmler
April 30th, 2024
Despite the prevalence of infertility (now impacting 1 in 6 people globally), many still feel they have to hide their struggles. In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week, former fertility patients choose to tell their stories - in the hopes of helping others feel less alone.
Pregnancy Loss | Twins | IVF | Genetics
By:
Sierra Dehmler
April 26th, 2024
Recent research shows that 42% of U.S. adults have utilized fertility treatment or know someone who has. But even with the increasing prevalence of treatments like IVF, some still struggle for years to conceive. In this story, one couple opens up about their difficult journey.