Fertility Blog

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.

Acupuncture | Illume Fertility Team

Acupuncturist Elizabeth Alexandre Deepens Expertise With New Doctorate

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.

Illume Fertility Team | Fertility Treatment | IVF

A Day in the Life of An IVF Nurse: Go Inside a Fertility Clinic

By: Sierra Dehmler
February 27th, 2025

Navigating in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment can be daunting. IVF nurses act as a fertility patient's guide throughout their entire journey, providing critical education, emotional support, and clinical care to help patients achieve their ultimate goal: having a baby.

Illume Fertility Team | Video

What Does A Fertility Nurse Do?

By: Monica Moore, MSN, APRN
July 14th, 2024

Ask Monica is a Q&A video series hosted by Nurse Practitioner Monica Moore.

Illume Fertility Team | Lab Procedures | IVF

A Day in the Life of an Embryologist: Behind the Scenes of IVF

By: Sierra Dehmler
April 20th, 2023

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an incredible fertility treatment option that allows 500,000 people globally to become parents each year. But what does the process look like behind the scenes? Illume Fertility embryologist Erin DiPietro shares what a typical day looks like in an embryology lab and answers common questions about her role in the IVF process.