About The IVF Warrior
The IVF Warrior is a leading digital health platform and community dedicated to transforming the conversation around fertility and reproductive health. Our mission is to empower, educate, and support individuals navigating infertility, IVF, pregnancy loss, and reproductive challenges—through expert resources, lived experience, and data-driven insights.
Fertility Affects Millions: You Are Not Alone
Infertility impacts over 186 million people globally, a number that continues to rise. Despite how common it is, many feel isolated, overwhelmed, and unsure of where to turn. At The IVF Warrior, we believe no one should have to walk this path alone. That’s why we provide trusted resources, real stories, and a supportive, stigma-free community for anyone navigating fertility challenges or seeking to better understand them.
Recognized, Trusted, and Impactful Across the Fertility Space
The IVF Warrior has been recognized globally for its advocacy, storytelling, and innovation in fertility care. Backed by leading experts, clinicians, and mental health professionals, our platform has become a trusted voice for individuals navigating infertility, IVF, and reproductive challenges. We’ve been honored with a Fertility Care Award and a Sharecare Emmy® for social impact, a testament to our commitment to supporting and empowering the fertility community.
More than a brand, The IVF Warrior is a trusted movement helping people feel seen, supported, and empowered through one of the most vulnerable journeys of their lives.
Meet Our Team
Cheryl Dowling, Founder & CEO
Cheryl Dowling is a leading voice in fertility and reproductive health, known for her advocacy, storytelling, and deep commitment to supporting those facing infertility. As the founder of The IVF Warrior, she’s built a platform that blends expert-backed resources, community care, and real-life insight to shift how we talk about and experience fertility care.
With a background in mental health counseling, Cheryl understands the emotional weight of infertility and pregnancy loss firsthand. After going through her own IVF journey and seeing the gaps in awareness and support, she created the resource she wished had existed, one rooted in empathy, education, and hope.
Today, Cheryl is an award-winning digital health leader, a bestselling author (Unspoken), and an industry-recognized voice in fertility and mental health advocacy. Through The IVF Warrior, she continues to push for change, dismantle stigma, and give voice to the millions who are still waiting, healing, and hoping.
In the Press
Women’s Health Magazine: What not to say (and say) to those struggling with infertility.
Women’s Health Magazine: Three Important Stats About Infertility You Should Know.
HealthInsights: Infertility Affects One in Six Canadians. I Am One of Them.
HealthInsights: How Infertility is Impacting Fertility Patients and Their Mental Health — Health Insight
myStoria: The IVF Warrior Joins myStoria Team Empower Fertility Patients
Business Insider: Finalists announced in 2022 Sharecare Awards in association with the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, New York Chapter
Morning Lazziness: Female Founders: Cheryl Dowling On How “The IVF Warrior- Empower, Educate, and Support Women Who Are Struggling With Infertility Issues”
CafeMom: What We Should & Shouldn't Say to Someone Who Has Suffered a Miscarriage
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