Fertility Blog

With flu season ahead and COVID-19 still making the rounds, it's more important than ever to safeguard your health. But when you're trying to conceive or pregnant, it's only natural to have additional concerns about vaccine safety. Read on to get your questions answered and stay safe this fall and winter!

Pie: Good. Pie for charity? Delicious! Learn how Illume Fertility's Dr. Ilana Ressler is helping raise awareness for breast and ovarian cancer while supporting the Westchester, NY community this upcoming holiday season.

Fertility podcasts are an amazing way to explore different perspectives, hear others' stories, and learn new things, but they can also help alleviate anxiety and provide comfort and community to those struggling to grow their families.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 in 6 people globally are impacted by infertility. In the United States, that number increases to 1 in 5, and it's no secret that many people don't have access to the care or financial support they need to become a parent.

While Black women are almost twice as likely to experience infertility, only 8% actually seek fertility treatment (compared to 15% of white women). Statistics like these, compounded by the fact that Black women are three times as likely to die from pregnancy-related causes, highlight inequalities in reproductive healthcare that must be addressed.

Struggling to build your family can leave you feeling isolated. We're here to remind you that no matter what stage of the journey you're in, there is a warm, welcoming community and an extensive network of resources ready to embrace and support you.

After decades of advocacy work in the fertility and family-building space, Illume Fertility's Patient Advocate Lisa Rosenthal is being recognized with a prestigious RESOLVE Hope Award.

In honor of Black History Month, we want to recognize the importance of uplifting and supporting the Black community, as well as helping to keep wonderful small businesses afloat. If you're looking to support small shops and buy from Black-owned companies, we have some great ideas for you!