Wellness | Support | Fertility Treatment | Mental Health
By:
Elisabeth Schneider, LMFT
May 11th, 2026
[glance] In this guide, you will find validation, clarity, and practical strategies for navigating the psychological impact of a fertility journey, from a therapist who frequently works with individuals and couples who are trying to conceive.
Reproductive Endocrinologist | Choosing a Clinic
By:
Sierra Dehmler
May 9th, 2026
[glance] Finding the right fertility doctor often comes down to fit. Clinical excellence is important, of course, but so is the way your doctor listens, responds to questions, and helps you weigh your options. The profiles below are designed to help you get to know the people behind the white coats at Illume Fertility.
Acupuncture | Wellness | IVF | Mental Health | Research
By:
Dr. Amy Matton, DACM, L.Ac.
May 8th, 2026
[glance] Millions of people going through IVF turn to acupuncture, but the question of whether it works is more nuanced than a simple yes or no. In this article, we'll break down what we know, what is still being investigated, and how acupuncture can support your fertility care plan.
Fertility Treatment | TTC | Mental Health
By:
Melissa Kelleher, LCSW
May 7th, 2026
[glance] Infertility can make everyday stress feel heavier, especially when treatment adds appointments, decisions, uncertainty, and emotional highs and lows. In this guide, a fertility counselor shares practical ways to care for your mental health throughout the process.
Illume Fertility Team | Fertility Treatment | IVF
By:
Sierra Dehmler
May 7th, 2026
[glance] Behind every IVF cycle is a team working diligently to keep treatment moving forward. For many patients, their fertility nurse becomes one of the most familiar voices in the process: the person who helps translate next steps, ease uncertainty, and make an intensely personal experience feel a little more manageable.
Advocacy | Community | Patient Stories
By:
Sierra Dehmler
May 1st, 2026
Behind every positive pregnancy test are months (sometimes years) of hard decisions and small acts of courage that rarely get talked about. For National Infertility Awareness Week, eight Illume Fertility couples opened up about what their road to parenthood actually looked like, detours included.
LGBTQ+ Family Building | Donor Conception | IVF | Patient Stories
By:
Sierra Dehmler
April 25th, 2026
A year and a half. One failed cycle. And a care team that refused to let them feel alone through any of it. This is how Azavier and Lauren navigated IVF to become a family of three.
LGBTQ+ Family Building | IVF | Sperm Donor | Patient Stories | Choosing a Clinic
By:
Sierra Dehmler
April 24th, 2026
When Challie and Lina were ready to grow their family again, they already knew how fertility treatment worked. What they were searching for this time was a clinic that felt different. Hear why they chose Illume Fertility and what LGBTQ+ family building can look like when you find the right fit.