Sierra Dehmler is the Content Marketing Manager at Illume Fertility, having joined the team in 2020. Combining empathy gained on her personal journey with her professional experience in marketing and content creation, she aims to empower and support other fertility patients by demystifying the fertility treatment process.
By:
Sierra Dehmler
May 10th, 2025
It's no secret: Mother’s Day can be a painful reminder for those navigating infertility, loss, or nontraditional paths to parenthood. This guide offers support, validation, and resources to help you feel a little less alone on a day that can feel anything but simple.
Advocacy | Community | Patient Stories
By:
Sierra Dehmler
May 6th, 2025
Every year, National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW) gives us an opportunity to shed light on the many paths to parenthood and honor the strength of those facing fertility challenges. Here’s a look back at the powerful stories we shared throughout NIAW 2025.
Acupuncture | Illume Fertility Team
By:
Sierra Dehmler
April 29th, 2025
Navigating fertility and family building can be tough, but with the help of expert clinicians, a range of treatment options, and complementary therapies like acupuncture, you can still maintain balance throughout your journey. At Illume, many of our practitioners demonstrate their dedication to supporting patients through continued education and training.
By:
Sierra Dehmler
April 25th, 2025
In the first part of Savannah’s story, she shared the inspiration behind her decision to become a gestational carrier, her matching process, and what it was like preparing to carry a baby for another family. Now, she opens up about the second half of her journey.
Pregnancy Loss | Unexplained Infertility | IVF | Patient Stories
By:
Sierra Dehmler
April 24th, 2025
When Laura and Dave decided to grow their family, they had no idea just how winding their path to parenthood would become—marked by loss, resilience, and a single embryo that would turn their story around in the most unexpected way.
Infertility | Fertility Treatment | Choosing a Clinic
By:
Sierra Dehmler
April 23rd, 2025
So, you’ve booked your first fertility consultation. Congratulations! Reaching out for help is one of the biggest hurdles in this whole journey. Committing yourself to this process is a great feat, and you should be proud of yourself for taking this important step.
PCOS | Unexplained Infertility | Patient Stories
By:
Sierra Dehmler
April 22nd, 2025
For millions facing infertility, the path to becoming parents is anything but simple. For Kate and Tom, it was a journey filled with unexpected diagnoses, shots (so many shots), heart-pounding moments, and ultimately, two extraordinary daughters who made it all worthwhile.
Pregnancy Loss | Donor Conception | IVF | Single Mom By Choice | Sperm Donor
By:
Sierra Dehmler
April 21st, 2025
After years of false starts and soul-searching, Elizabeth decided she wasn’t going to wait any longer for motherhood to find her—she was going to go after it herself. What followed was a courageous, winding journey that led to the greatest love of her life: her son, Luca.