As Content Marketing Manager at Illume Fertility, Sierra leads the development of educational, marketing, and advocacy content designed to make fertility care more accessible and understandable. She combines healthcare marketing expertise with personal insight into the fertility journey to create resources that support both patients and providers.
Donor Conception | Sperm Donor | Egg Donor
By:
Sierra Dehmler
March 21st, 2025
Considering using an egg or sperm donor to help build your family? Here's what you should know about the various types of donor arrangements, the pros and cons of directed (known) versus nonidentified (anonymous) donors, and the legal implications of your decision.
By:
Sierra Dehmler
March 7th, 2025
Thanks to amazing advances in reproductive medicine, the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process has become a widely used and highly effective method for achieving family-building goals. But have you ever stopped to consider how fertility treatment evolved into what it is today?
PCOS | IVF | IUI | Mental Health | Patient Stories
By:
Sierra Dehmler
February 27th, 2025
Trying to conceive brings with it a whole host of emotions and challenges, particularly when you need the help of fertility treatment. New parents Andrea and Ralph share how infertility changed them - and whether they wish they'd done anything differently on their journey.
Support | Community | Affording Care
By:
Sierra Dehmler
February 27th, 2025
Struggling to build your family can leave you feeling isolated. We're here to remind you that no matter what stage of the journey you're in, there is a warm, welcoming community and an extensive network of resources ready to embrace and support you.
Male Infertility | IVF | Men's Health
By:
Sierra Dehmler
February 27th, 2025
After undergoing a procedure as a teen that would alter his family-building experience forever, Joe shares his journey through being diagnosed with male factor infertility, becoming a father, and why he's decided to be open about his story.
Infertility | Fertility Basics | Fertility Treatment | Fertility Testing
By:
Sierra Dehmler
February 27th, 2025
When you enter the fertility world, you're forced to learn an entirely new language in order to understand your results, advocate for yourself, and communicate with your team. While it's an important part of the process, it can also feel daunting. Here's a crash course to help you feel more empowered.
Pregnancy | Fertility Basics | TTC | Mental Health
By:
Sierra Dehmler
February 26th, 2025
Ah, yes. Everyone's least favorite thing about trying to conceive - the dreaded "two week wait." Obsessively wondering if you're pregnant, documenting your symptoms by the hour, blowing through packages of pregnancy tests even though you know it's too early to test...it's a difficult time to navigate.
Fertility Treatment | Choosing a Clinic
By:
Sierra Dehmler
February 26th, 2025
When it comes to choosing a fertility clinic, only you can decide what works best for your goals, personality, and lifestyle. One of the most important decisions you'll make is whether to choose a multi-provider practice or a single-provider practice. Let's compare the two so you can make your decision with confidence.