Monica Bivas

Monica Bivas is a fertility coach, speaker, writer, and founder of The IVF Journey, an online community for women and couples to find support, hope, and connection with other individuals contemplating or experiencing In Vitro Fertilization.

Monica learned that she would be unable to conceive without medical intervention early in her marriage and went through multiple IVF treatments. After experiencing several difficult cycles – including the stillbirth of her second daughter – she was determined to try one last time. This time, however, she decided to approach her treatment with mindfulness and positivity. Her last round of IVF was an outstanding success, resulting in the birth of her third daughter.

During her experience, she realized women often begin IVF treatment without adequate knowledge of the process or enough emotional support. Determined to rectify this problem, she now helps her tribe consciously direct their IVF experience by managing their emotions, shifting their mindsets, and preparing for the ultimate outcome of treatment – a precious baby. Her clients love the authenticity and positive energy they receive from Monica during their mentoring and coaching sessions.

Monica is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post, where she publishes articles about planning for and managing IVF treatments. She has also published The IVF Planner, a journal and guide for women undergoing fertility treatment, and has another book forthcoming about her life-changing experience with IVF treatment.

She is married to her amazing Israeli husband, Shai, whom she considers her best friend, and has two daughters and one step-daughter. Although born in Colombia, she is deeply in love with her home in Long Island, New York. When not supporting her IVF tribe, she fully immerses herself in being a hands-on mom, and a must in her life is a weekly date with her husband doing one of her favorite activities: dancing.