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A Woman's Journey with Infertility and Adoption

African American women experience more fertility troubles than any other group.

Aired 05/28/2021

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A Woman's Journey with Infertility and Adoption

Clip: Season 48 Episode 5 | 1m 52sVideo has Closed Captions

African American women experience more fertility troubles than any other group.

Mia Fassi’s infertility journey started when she was in her mid-30s. After unsuccessful in vitro treatments, adopting a child felt like an easy transition to consider.

Aired 05/28/2021

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