A Woman's Journey with Infertility and Adoption
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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.
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A Woman's Journey with Infertility and Adoption
Clip: Season 48 Episode 5 | 1m 52sVideo has Closed Captions
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.
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