Melissa Ohden

Saline Abortion Survivor and Founder of the Abortion Survivor Network

Melissa Ohden is the Founder and Director of The Abortion Survivors Network, the only advocacy organization for abortion survivors and their families worldwide.

She is a Master’s level prepared Social Worker and the author of the award winning book featuring her life story, You Carried Me: A Daughter’s Memoir and most recently, the co-author of Abortion Survivors Break Their Silence.

Melissa is a frequent contributor to pro-life and conservative news outlets and a regular guest on radio and television programs around the world. Although Melissa has a heart for providing help and hope to all impacted by abortion, she also strives to humanize the unborn and abortion survivors through activism. She has testified before Congressional committees numerous times.

Melissa and her family reside in Kansas City, Missouri.

Abortion Survivors Break Their Silence

You Carried Me: A Daughter’s Memoir

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Piedmont Women's Center

Melissa's delivery of her powerful story was both moving and inspiring, and it gripped the hearts of every member of our audience! Her voice as an abortion survivor is a voice that needs to be heard!

Center For Pregnancy Concerns and Options

Melissa has been a joy to collaborate with; she is personable, attuned to the contemporary needs of medical-service pregnancy centers, and consistently delivers results. I wholeheartedly recommend Melissa Ohden for your events.

Alpha Center, SD

Alpha Center would highly recommend inviting Melissa Ohden and others from the Abortion Survivor Network to share at events. Their stories are unique and captivating, and their presence is a pure miracle to witness. We truly enjoyed having them share with our audience and getting to know them personally.

Bastrop Pregnancy Resource Center

I have continued to hear over and over again how much folks enjoyed Melissa's message and how she was able to connect directly with each person in the audience. I would highly recommend her for your event.