IVF | Genetic Testing | Pregnancy & Infant Loss
By:
Sierra Dehmler
April 26th, 2023
When their son Wyatt was only seven months old, Anna and her husband discovered he had an incurable genetic condition called Alper's Disease. Devastated by his diagnosis and worried about their future children being affected, the couple sought genetic counseling and IVF treatment. What follows is their story of grief, love, courage and joy.
PCOS | Infertility Awareness | IUI | Advocacy
By:
Sierra Dehmler
April 24th, 2023
For those who struggle to grow their families, it's hard to imagine ever being able to conceive without the help of fertility treatment. But for some, a spontaneous, surprise pregnancy comes after infertility. Mayra shares her journey through infertility and what happened next.
Illume Fertility Team | Lab Procedures | 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.
IVF | Advocacy | Affording Treatment
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.
Unexplained Infertility | Fertility Treatment | Fertility Testing
By:
Spencer Richlin, MD
April 17th, 2023
We all want answers, and being told you have "unexplained infertility" can feel defeating. The good news? According to a study from the National Institutes of Health, 92% of couples with unexplained infertility who had fertility treatment ultimately had a child. So while this diagnosis may be frustrating, the odds are still in your favor that you'll become a parent!
Fertility Preservation | Egg Freezing | Affording Treatment
By:
Sierra Dehmler
April 13th, 2023
Hey there, forward thinker! Whether you’re considering egg freezing for personal, professional, or health reasons, you’ve made family planning a priority. Your next task? Finding the answer to the all-important question, "How much does egg freezing cost?"
By:
Jill Hickey, RDN
March 31st, 2023
At one point or another, most of us have wondered what "magic" food could help us lose weight, improve our mood or boost our energy levels. For fertility patients, the question becomes "What foods will help me get pregnant?" While there aren't any foods that can guarantee conception, incorporating these fertility superfoods can help set you up for success.
Fertility Preservation | Egg Freezing | Fertility Surgeries
By:
Alexander Kucherov, MD, FACOG
March 29th, 2023
Is that your biological clock ticking? While egg freezing doesn't guarantee your future fertility, it does allow you to preserve your current egg quality and quantity, which can give you more family-building options when you decide you're ready to have children. So, how does egg freezing work? In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn what the process looks like from start to finish, how much egg freezing costs, and much more.