Sierra Dehmler is Illume Fertility’s Content Marketing Manager. She combines her personal experience as a fertility patient with decades of expertise in marketing and content strategy to create accessible resources. Her mission is to empower and educate patients by breaking down complex information and helping them feel supported throughout their family-building journey.
LGBTQ+ Family Building | Surrogacy | Egg Donor | Patient Stories
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Sierra Dehmler
July 24th, 2024
One of the most beautiful parts about family building is that no two stories are exactly alike. There are so many different paths to parenthood: in vitro fertilization (IVF), surrogacy, adoption, donor conception, and others. In this story, two dads share the surrogacy experience from start to finish - in their own words.
LGBTQ+ Family Building | Surrogacy | Egg Donor | Affording Care
By:
Sierra Dehmler
July 23rd, 2024
Looking for help navigating your surrogacy journey? Our detailed guide offers a comprehensive collection of financial support resources, LGBTQ-friendly organizations and charities, peer networks, personal stories, and much more.
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Sierra Dehmler
July 22nd, 2024
Ah, sweet summertime. The season of dining al fresco, taking trips to the beach, and perusing farmer's market stands. With the bounty of ripe fruits and vegetables available, it's the perfect opportunity to try out some new summer salads!
Fertility Treatment | IVF | Video
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Sierra Dehmler
July 20th, 2024
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shaun C. Williams, MD (Updated August 20, 2025) Nurse Practitioner Monica Moore explains why you can cross this worry off your list.
LGBTQ+ Family Building | Surrogacy | Donor Conception | Patient Stories
By:
Sierra Dehmler
July 19th, 2024
After two Episcopal priests begin their journey to parenthood, they encounter unexpected roadblocks, including big financial hurdles and a global pandemic. This is the story of how they navigated surrogacy and what they learned along the way - in their own words.
Fertility Basics | Fertility Testing | Success Rates
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Sierra Dehmler
July 12th, 2024
When you're having trouble getting pregnant, one of the first steps towards family-building success is fertility testing. Explore six reasons why these diagnostic tests are so important, and how they can help you achieve your goal of a healthy pregnancy and baby.
LGBTQ+ Family Building | Surrogacy | Donor Conception
By:
Sierra Dehmler
June 27th, 2024
Last updated August 8, 2025 Becoming a parent is one of the hardest, most rewarding experiences in life. Becoming a single parent through surrogacy brings even more challenges, including significant financial hurdles. In this story, a father through surrogacy shares how he navigated major obstacles and setbacks to finally welcome his daughter.
LGBTQ+ Family Building | Surrogacy | Twins | IVF
By:
Sierra Dehmler
June 18th, 2024
Considering surrogacy, but feeling overwhelmed? Two dads who have been through the process open up to share their personal journey through egg donation and surrogacy and offer helpful tips for fellow dads-to-be.