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Fertility Blog by Illume Fertility

Everything you need to know about reproductive health, fertility testing, fertility treatment (like IUI and IVF) and how to navigate fertility challenges.

Sierra Dehmler

Sierra Dehmler serves as Content Marketing Manager at Illume Fertility, translating medical complexity into patient clarity. With a background in healthcare marketing and personal understanding of the fertility journey, she develops resources that break down barriers to understanding and help patients move forward with confidence.

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.

Health | TTC | Nutrition

By: 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

By: 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

By: 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.

LGBTQ+ Family Building | Donor Conception | IVF | Reciprocal IVF

By: Sierra Dehmler
June 13th, 2024

Taylor and Holly open up to share their LGBTQ+ fertility journey, which included both IUI and reciprocal IVF, how they navigated the ups and downs, their advice for other two mom families, and what life looks like now as a busy family of four.