The Abortion Survivors Network

We empower the #abortionsurvivor community & those impacted by "unsuccessful" abortions | Read the data & hear the stories behind #bornalive #failedabortion

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When Inclusion Has Exceptions ➡️ https://t.co/vlkLqVJ0ul

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Why convicted murderer Kermit Gosnell still matters – and what the media still won’t say, by @sbaprolife https://t.co/VTSBYsF9z3

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@melissaohden hosts Life Beyond Abortion with guest Lauren Muzyka, Executive Director of Sidewalk Advocates for Life. Lauren shares her journey from college prayer vigils at Texas A&M to founding a national sidewalk counseling network. Visit https://t.co/QvoSu557q1 to join or support.

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Nurse horrified as doctor orders abortion survivor to be taken to lab: ‘It won’t be breathing long’ https://t.co/p63tPoCj8y

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"I was accidentally born alive in the final step of the procedure..."

Join us live now on #TexasValuesReport with special guest @melissaohden, @theASNofficial, & host @jonathansaenzTX, President & Attorney for Texas Values as Melissa shares her story of surviving a failed saline abortion. #RespectLife #LoveThemBoth https://t.co/qdF43nvacj

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"Nothing has been more frustrating for me as a survivor {of abortion} than being told that it is a constitutional right to have an abortion." -Melissa Ohden

Check out the latest #TexasValuesReport with special guest @melissaohden, Founder & Director of The Abortion Survivors Network (@theASNofficial), & host @JonathanSaenzTX, President & Attorney for Texas Values!

Watch the full video here: https://t.co/ZSIZcEQFrI

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@laureneden82 from the Abortion Survivors Network (@theASNofficial ) reminded us that abortion doesn’t just affect one life—it shapes generations. Abortion cuts down family trees that were intended to flourish, be fruitful, and fill the earth.
The conversations at this year’s All of Life Summit were bold, raw, and inspiring. We are so grateful to our speakers and guests who gathered together to stand for life.
Next year, be part of the dialogue that changes hearts and builds a culture of life.
#AOL25 #AOLSUMMIT25

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Join @melissaohden on Life Beyond Abortion as she welcomes @lseancorcoran, CEO of @ntlmenforlife, to discuss the impact of abortion on men. Sean shares his personal story of losing his child to abortion at 19, his journey to healing, and the launch of a fatherhood program for pregnancy centers. Explore how masculinity intersects with abortion healing and the pro-life movement.

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Join host @melissaohden on Life Beyond Abortion as she welcomes Melissa Manion, a woman who chose life for her child despite challenging circumstances. Melissa Manion shares her journey from a drug-addicted, abusive past to choosing life for her son in 1995, then facing an abortion in her second trimester that nearly killed her, and her path to healing through faith.

They discuss Connecticut’s lax abortion laws, the cultural silence around abortion, and the pro-life movement’s growth. Melissa Manion reflects on advocacy with Embrace Grace and Let Them Live, while Melissa Ohden highlights healing’s role in shifting the abortion narrative.

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From Grok:

Data on recent abortion survivors in the United States is limited due to inconsistent reporting requirements across states and the lack of comprehensive federal data. However, some specific cases and estimates are documented. According to the Lozier Institute, in 2023, Florida reported 14 babies born alive during abortion procedures. Additionally, between 1997 and 2024, eight states (Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Oklahoma, and Texas) reported a total of 284 babies born alive during abortions, though the thoroughness of reporting varies. The Lozier Institute also cites a historical estimate from Willard Cates, former director of abortion surveillance at the CDC, suggesting 400 to 500 live births occur annually from abortions, though this figure is likely underreported due to limited incentives for providers to report such cases. More recent individual stories are less frequently documented in public records, but the Abortion Survivors Network highlights personal accounts, such as that of Melissa Ohden, who survived a saline abortion in 1977, and others who have shared their experiences through platforms like Focus on the Family in 2019. These sources note that survivors often face significant emotional and physical challenges, and some have become advocates for stronger legal protections, such as the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. For further details, see the Lozier Institute’s fact sheet: https://t.co/LhJefGfdwR[](https://t.co/LhJefGfdwR) Note that precise data on the most recent cases (e.g., 2024 or 2025) is scarce because only a few states require reporting, and some, like Michigan and Minnesota, have recently reduced these requirements, making comprehensive tracking difficult.

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@melissaohden hosts Suzanne Guy, a mother who rejected abortion despite a dire fetal diagnosis. Suzanne shares her journey of choosing life, navigating medical pressure, and finding hope through faith. Her story challenges myths about medical necessity.

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Surviving Abortion: How Melissa Ohden & Abby Johnson Are Changing the Pro-Life Movement

Abortion survivors and former industry insiders expose the shocking reality Congress doesn't want you to know. From babies left to die in hospital closets to the systematic coverup of failed abortions, discover how the abortion industry's "dreaded complications" are fighting back.

Featured Guests:
• Melissa Ohden - Abortion survivor who lived through a five-day saline abortion, founder of Abortion Survivors Network serving thousands of survivors nationwide
• Abby Johnson - Former Planned Parenthood director turned pro-life warrior, helped 750+ abortion workers escape the industry through "And Then There Were None"

What You'll Learn:
✅ Why Congress blocked H.R. 21 - the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act in 2025
✅ The horrifying truth about babies surviving abortions and being left in utility closets
✅ How Planned Parenthood pressured pregnant employees to abort their own children
✅ Why one nurse held a dying baby for 45 minutes after a botched abortion
✅ The friendship that "shouldn't exist" between former enemies
✅ How to win hearts through authentic conversations, not politics

Key Topics: Abortion survivors, born alive protection, Planned Parenthood exposed, failed abortions, medical negligence, saline abortion, abortion industry secrets, pro-life advocacy, redemption stories, culture war, parental pressure, abortion complications

The most powerful pro-life testimonies you'll ever hear - from the people who lived it. This isn't about politics; it's about the lives Congress refused to protect and the movement changing America one conversation at a time.

Hosted by Kimberly Fletcher, Debbie Kraulidis, Aly Legge, and guest host Jillian Anderson King.

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@melissaohden hosts Elizabeth "Liz" Edmonds, an abortion survivor and birth mother who chose adoption at 15. Liz shares her journey of overcoming homelessness, embracing faith, and advocating for Betsy’s Law to support pregnant women with housing. Her story reveals the transformative power of love and purpose.

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@melissaohden hosts Solé Wright, author and women’s wellness coach, who shares her journey as an abortion survivor. From learning of her mother’s attempts to abort her to finding healing through the Abortion Survivors Network, Wright discusses overcoming trauma, reconciling with her mother, and advocating for women. Her book, After Some Time, connects shared struggles.

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@melissaohden hosts @LeahOutten on Life Beyond Abortion, who shares her journey as a teen mother choosing open adoption. Facing pressure to abort, Leah found hope in open adoption, fostering a lasting bond with her daughter. Now, she advocates for adoption education through her nonprofit, the Ampersand Initiative.

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@melissaohden hosts Jennifer Callender, a twin abortion survivor who shares her journey from shame to empowerment. Facing medical survival, family struggles, and personal loss, Callender found strength in faith and community. Her story in the My Body, My Voice campaign inspires hope and healing.

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@HerzogEducation @melissaohden This is such a powerful conversation! Jenn’s experience and perspectives about loss and healing are helpful for so many.

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Join @melissaohden, abortion survivor and host of Life Beyond Abortion, as she welcomes Lauren Eden from Georgia. Lauren’s mom halted a second-trimester abortion, leading to her birth at 26 weeks—a story of fear, miracles, and redemption. Raised by her biological parents, Lauren learned at 21 of her survival, sparking a journey of forgiveness and purpose. She shares how connecting with @theASNofficial brought community and healing, especially after her mom found peace sharing publicly. From isolation to advocacy, Lauren’s tale inspires hope for survivors and families.

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CEO of The Abortion Survivors Network & Ed Policy Center @melissaohden speaks at the SCOTUS rally for Medina v. Planned Parenthood of South Atlantic this morning. "Adoption is the option everyone can live with." @March_for_Life #Defundbigabortion

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So, you believe the CDC on “everything” else, but not on the incidence of born alive infants? 🤔

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