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.

Holidays | Wellness | Nutrition

10 Fertility-Friendly Nutrition & Self Care Tips for the Holiday Season

By: Jill Hickey, RDN
December 18th, 2023

During the holidays, it can be easy to over-indulge in rich family recipes or feel you have to avoid dishes you love in order to be healthy. Here are some easy ways to combat food guilt, trust your body, and practice self-care during this festive season.

Holidays | Support | Advocacy

Honoring Mother's Day After Infertility: Standing Up & Speaking Out

By: Lisa Rosenthal
May 6th, 2022

Mother’s Day can be an extremely difficult day for the one in eight people who want so badly to be a mother but haven't become one yet. It can also be exceptionally challenging for those who identify as women but often get excluded from the conversation and those who have tenuous relationships with their own mothers (or none at all). Learning to advocate for myself and others who struggle with this holiday has changed me and shown just how important it is to be inclusive and aware of what others may be going through.

Holidays | Support | Fertility Treatment

8 Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Those Going Through IVF

By: Dina D'Amelio
December 3rd, 2020

1 in 8 couples experience infertility, which likely means you or someone you know has gone through or is currently navigating this experience. It can be a short journey for some, long for others, but at some point, it's mentally and physically draining for almost everyone going through the process.