Sierra Dehmler is Illume Fertility’s Content Marketing Manager - and also a fertility patient herself. Combining empathy gained on her personal journey with her professional experience in marketing and content creation, she aims to empower and support other fertility patients by demystifying the fertility treatment process.
LGBTQ+ Family Building | Surrogacy | Egg Donor | Patient Stories
By:
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 Treatment
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.
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
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
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 | Single Dad by Choice
By:
Sierra Dehmler
June 27th, 2024
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.
Donor Conception | Sperm Donor | Egg Donor
By:
Sierra Dehmler
June 25th, 2024
Considering using an egg or sperm donor to help build your family? Here's what you should know about the various types of donor arrangements, the pros and cons of directed (known) versus nonidentified (anonymous) donors, and the legal implications of your decision.