About Me
Melissa is the survivor of a failed saline infusion abortion. Despite the initial concerns regarding Melissa’s future after surviving the attempt to end her life at approximately seven months gestation, she has not only survived but thrived.
Melissa is a Master’s level prepared Social Worker and the author of two books: You Carried Me: A Daughter’s Memoir and Abortion Survivors Break Their Silence. She is the Founder and Director of The Abortion Survivors Network, the only healing and advocacy organization for abortion survivors and their families.
Melissa speaks at events around the world, inspiring audiences with her powerful life story, and she is a sought-after expert on abortion survivors.
As of July 2024, Melissa can be booked as a speaker for your event through two speaker bureaus:
Melissa Ohden is a member of the Catholic Speakers Organization. To visit the CSO site, click on Catholic Speakers Organization above.
Melissa is also represented by the Ambassador Speakers Bureau. You can access the Ambassador site by clicking “Booking and Media” in the navigation header.
Melissa and the team of The Abortion Survivors Network are also available for events related to their non-profit. Please contact them directly at info@abortionsurvivors.org to inquire about guest lectures or events.
Melissa is a frequent contributor to pro-life and conservative news outlets and a regular guest on radio and television programs around the world including Fox News, Focus on the Family, Hannity, The Eric Metaxas Show, Huckabee, and more. Although Melissa’s heart is for providing help and hope to all affected by abortion, she also strives to humanize the unborn through activism. She has testified before Congressional committees numerous times, as well as lobbied, and even met President Trump in the Oval Office in 2019.