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.

Tnori Shelton

Tnori Shelton is the Patient Accounts Manager at Illume Fertility. She joined the Illume team back in 2014 as a Financial Services Representative. Tnori works daily to help patients better understand their insurance benefits and get access to the care they need to grow their families.

LGBTQ+ Family Building | Donor Conception | Affording Treatment | Reciprocal IVF

The Price of LGBTQ+ Family Building | Cost Estimates for Moms-to-Be

By: Tnori Shelton
June 27th, 2024

The financial aspect of LGBTQ+ family building is often the most overwhelming part of the entire process. In this guide, you'll learn how much it really costs for same-sex female couples to have a baby, how to navigate insurance coverage (if you have it), and ways to afford care.

IVF | Advocacy | Affording Treatment

How to Pay for IVF Treatment Without Insurance

By: Tnori Shelton
April 19th, 2023

While fertility treatments like IVF are an amazing pathway to parenthood for many people, it’s no secret that they are also expensive - and many insurance plans won't cover all the costs. Many hopeful parents are left wondering how to pay for IVF without insurance coverage.