Illume Fertility

01/28/2026

Starting a fertility journey can feel overwhelming. You don’t have to figure it out alone. 💛

Take our free 3-minute fertility assessment to get personalized recommendations for fertility testing and treatment options based on your goals.

Create a plan for your family-building journey with help from the team at Illume Fertility. Complete this free self-assessment and learn about next steps.

01/28/2026

Welcome to the world, Isla! ✨

Alicia, Corey, and big sister Avery, we couldn't be happier for you. Your journey to this moment has been nothing short of extraordinary.

Four IUIs to bring Avery into the world, then years of hoping, waiting, and trying. Four more IUIs, two egg retrievals, and three embryo transfers to finally hold this sweet little girl in your arms. We know that Isla's arrival represents years of strength, resilience, and a love that refused to give up.

Infertility is a path that asks for everything: your hope, your patience, your courage, and your trust in the unknown.

Thank you for sharing your story so openly and for being a light for others walking this incredibly difficult road. Your willingness to support those on similar journeys reminds us that no one has to face this alone.

Years in the making, absolutely worth the wait.

Alicia Martire Photography

01/23/2026

⛄ Due to incoming winter weather and for the safety of our patients and team members, Illume Fertility’s Stamford, Trumbull, Danbury, and Harrison offices will be closed this coming Monday, January 26, 2026.

Our Norwalk, CT location will remain open for essential scheduled procedures only.

If you are currently in treatment, please be sure you have enough medications on hand and reach out to your Care Team with any questions or concerns.

Bundle up and stay safe, everyone! ❤️

01/20/2026

Join Dr. Ilana Ressler on Thursday, February 5th at 12:00 PM for a live Fertility 101 webinar focused on understanding your reproductive health and family-building options.

Dr. Ressler will cover:
• Fertility treatment basics
• Lifestyle factors that can impact fertility
• When to seek professional guidance

This event is open to anyone who wants to learn more about their fertility - whether you’re trying to conceive, considering egg freezing, or simply want to be more informed and empowered about your body.

👉 Register via the link below!

🎁 SPECIAL OFFER: Register now to receive $100 off* your initial consultation with a fertility doctor.
*Offer valid for new, self-pay patients only.

Exploring the fertility basics

01/20/2026

For those hoping to grow their family, a new year often brings up the question: Is now the right time to start?

January can be a meaningful, practical time to take that first step, whether you’re just beginning to explore your options or thinking about what comes next in your fertility journey.

In this article, we share why the start of the year can be such a great time to get started, along with insights from our recent WRGB CBS 6 News, Albany segment featuring Dr. Alexander Kucherov and Illume parents Deanna Witte and Justin Witte. Their story is a powerful reminder that finding the right care, support, and trusted team can make all the difference.

If you’ve been wondering what's involved in the process or want to explore your potential treatment options, this guide is a perfect place to begin.

Ready to grow your family? Get expert guidance on fertility testing, treatment options, LGBTQ+ pathways and what to expect. Schedule with Illume Fertility today!

01/19/2026

Wishing a very happy (belated!) birthday to Dr. Josh Hurwitz! 🎉 His dedication, expertise, and compassion make a difference for so many families every day. 🍼✨

Leave your birthday wishes for Dr. Hurwitz below!

01/13/2026

Illume Fertility is seeking patients who may be interested in an upcoming study. The study will include eligible women ages 18–42 with infertility and regular menstrual cycles for the GRACE Study, evaluating an investigational IVF treatment.

If eligible, you may receive at no cost:
• Up to two IVF cycles
• PGT-A testing
• Frozen embryo transfer (FET)
• Medication for the IVF and FET cycles

Participation is voluntary.

Email cshan@illumefertility.com or swaters@illumefertility.com to be added to the list of interested patients. As soon as our site is ready to enroll, we will provide you with more information and see if you might qualify.

01/13/2026

Dr. Alexander Kucherov and the Witte family were recently featured on WRGB CBS6 Albany, discussing why January is one of the busiest times of year for fertility clinics.

As many individuals and couples reflect on the year behind them and plan for the year ahead, we often see an increase in questions about family building and fertility preservation. For the Witte family, that reflection led them to Illume—and ultimately to welcoming their son, Luke.

Dr. Kucherov shares how this season of goal-setting and self-reflection brings many patients through our doors, each with their own story, hopes, and next steps.

🔗 Read/watch the full feature here:

January is one of the busiest months for fertility clinics, with many couples seeking treatments or considering fertility preservation."It was years of retriev

01/12/2026

Trying to conceive in 2026 and want to increase your chances of a healthy pregnancy? ✨

What you eat can play a strong supporting role in optimizing fertility - and even small, realistic changes can make a difference. 🍽️

Illume Fertility’s in-house nutrition experts, Jill Hickey, RDN, and Jennifer Walsh, RDN, are sharing simple, science-backed strategies to help you feel informed and confident about nourishing your body while trying to conceive.

In this lunchtime webinar, they’ll cover:
• How nutrition supports fertility and reproductive health
• Fertility-friendly foods and supplements to consider
• Easy meal planning and prep tips that fit real life

Plus, they’ll end with a live Q&A so you can get your nutrition questions answered directly.

🗓 Thursday, January 29
⏰ 12:00 PM EST

A supportive, practical way to start the year feeling empowered. Link in bio to save your spot! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/optimizing-fertility-through-nutrition-tickets-1979997472741?aff=IG

🎁 Register to receive $100 off* your first physician consult and 20% off* your first registered dietitian nutritionist consult at Illume Fertility.
*New, self-pay patients only.

01/07/2026

Thinking about your fertility goals for 2026? ✨ We asked one of our experts, Dr. Laura Meyer, to weigh in on a question she often hears from patients this time of year: How can I give myself the best chances of success?

Here are a few simple (but meaningful) tips Dr. Meyer shares with patients looking to start the new year off strong:

⭐ Make a plan
⭐ Understand your insurance coverage
⭐ Lean on your support system
⭐ Be proactive about your health
⭐ Focus on what you can (and can’t) control

The start of a new year can be a helpful reset and a reminder that there are many paths to building a family. It can also bring up some pretty complicated emotions. Whatever you’re feeling right now, we’re here to remind you that with an evolving range of treatment options and highly personalized care, you don’t have to navigate this journey alone.

Read Dr. Meyer’s full article for a deeper dive into each of these tips.

To support you further, Illume’s in-house Nutrition Team will be hosting a special lunchtime webinar on Thursday, January 29th at 12:00 PM EST focused on Optimizing Your Fertility Through Nutrition. Dietitans Jill Hickey, RDN, and Jennifer Walsh, RDN, will share realistic, science-backed guidance and wrap up with a live Q&A.

We invite you to register for this upcoming webinar and explore Dr. Meyer’s full article through the link in our bio when you’re ready. 💙

infertilityawareness

12/30/2025

💙 Illume Fertility is enrolling women ages 18–42 with infertility and regular menstrual cycles for the GRACE Study, evaluating an investigational IVF treatment.

If eligible, you may receive:
✔ Up to two ovarian stimulation (COS) cycles
✔ PGT-A testing
✔ Up to three frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles
✔ Study-related medications and care at no cost

Participation is voluntary.

Interested in learning more or seeing if you qualify?
📞 Call: 203-290-6510
📧 Email: cshan@illumefertility.com

12/23/2025

🎄As we approach the holidays, we want to give you a quick heads-up about our office closures:⁠

December 24-28: All Illume Fertility offices (Norwalk, Stamford, Trumbull, Danbury, and Harrison) will close at 12:00 PM on December 24th and reopen on December 29th.

December 31-January 1: Offices will close at 12:00 PM on December 31st and reopen on January 2nd.

Please make sure you have enough of any needed medications to get you through the holidays! If you have questions or need prescription refills, reach out to your Care Team for assistance.⁠

Wishing you a safe, enjoyable, and restful holiday!⁠

-The Illume Team 💙⁠