Sierra Dehmler is the Content Marketing Manager at Illume Fertility, having joined the team in 2020. 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 | 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.
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.
Fertility Treatment | IVF | IUI
By:
Sierra Dehmler
June 10th, 2024
For millions struggling with infertility, fertility treatment offers hope. However, evaluating your options can be overwhelming and confusing. This in-depth IUI vs. IVF guide breaks down the differences between the two treatment pathways to empower your decision-making process.
LGBTQ+ Family Building | Fertility Basics
By:
Sierra Dehmler
June 5th, 2024
The language of LGBTQ+ family planning can be dense and daunting. While it isn't necessary to learn every single medical term or acronym, having a basic understanding of the jargon you may encounter on your journey will help you feel more informed and empowered.
LGBTQ+ Family Building | Donor Conception | IVF | Patient Stories | Secondary Infertility
By:
Sierra Dehmler
June 4th, 2024
For hopeful parents-to-be in same-sex relationships, finding the right path to parenthood and ways to afford fertility treatment can create an added layer of difficulty. In this story, Stef and Denise share their four-year long journey to success, and what they've learned along the way.
Infertility Awareness | Men's Health | Mental Health
By:
Sierra Dehmler
May 31st, 2024
While the physical burden of fertility treatment typically rests on the female partner in a relationship, men are primarily expected to provide support to them throughout the process. But fertility struggles affect men in different ways - and their experience matters too.