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.

Pregnancy Loss | Unexplained Infertility | IVF | Patient Stories

Finding Hope After Years of Heartbreak: Laura & Dave's Story

By: Sierra Dehmler
April 24th, 2025

When Laura and Dave decided to grow their family, they had no idea just how winding their path to parenthood would become—marked by loss, resilience, and a single embryo that would turn their story around in the most unexpected way.

Pregnancy Loss | Donor Conception | IVF | Single Mom By Choice | Sperm Donor

A Winding Journey to Single Motherhood by Choice: Elizabeth's Story

By: Sierra Dehmler
April 21st, 2025

After years of false starts and soul-searching, Elizabeth decided she wasn’t going to wait any longer for motherhood to find her—she was going to go after it herself. What followed was a courageous, winding journey that led to the greatest love of her life: her son, Luca.

Pregnancy Loss | Advocacy | Mental Health | Pregnancy & Infant Loss

What to Say (& Not Say) to Someone Grieving a Pregnancy Loss

By: Lisa Rosenthal
October 4th, 2024

When someone you know loses a pregnancy or baby, what should you say? And is there anything you shouldn't you say to someone who is experiencing such monumental pain? Let's explore some actionable ways to support and care for those who are grieving.

Pregnancy Loss | Fertility Surgeries | Pregnancy & Infant Loss

What is Dilation & Curettage (D&C)? A Fertility Nurse Explains

By: Alexis Ephie, RN, BSN
November 29th, 2023

There are many reasons a dilation and curettage (D&C) procedure may be recommended by your doctor, including after miscarriage, to diagnose and/or treat conditions like abnormal uterine bleeding, or following childbirth. Here's what to know, straight from a fertility nurse.