Life Beyond Abortion

Adopting an Abortion Survivor

Herzog Foundation Episode 6

Join Melissa Ohden, abortion survivor and host of Life Beyond Abortion, as she talks with Thea Berry, outreach coordinator at the Abortion Survivors Network. Thea shares her family’s journey adopting their son Milo, who survived two failed chemical abortions. Learning of his survival in the NICU, Thea faced the weight of his story and found community through ASN. From isolation to advocacy, she now supports survivors, adoptive families, and birth parents, emphasizing the humanity of the unborn and the power of open adoption. Thea offers hope: Milo lived, proving life’s resilience. Connect with her at abortionsurvivors.org or via social media for adoption and survivor resources.


00:00:00 Introduction to Life Beyond Abortion

00:00:53 Meet Thea Berry

00:01:55 Discovering Abortion Survivors

00:03:10 Milo’s Survival Story

00:06:03 Details of the Abortion Attempts

00:12:49 Life’s Complex Beauty

00:17:46 Advice for Adoptive Parents

00:21:07 A Survivor’s Unique Story

You can find out more about Melissa's story, and support her work at melissaohden.com. Follow Melissa Ohden on Instagram @melissaohden, and on X @melissaohden.

Follow The Abortion Survivors Network on Instagram @the_abortion_survivors_network, and on X @theASNofficial. You can learn more about The Abortion Survivors Network at abortionsurvivors.org.

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