WHY DID WE PICK TARA?

Tara Brander is a doctorate nurse practitioner and fertility coach who knows all too well the struggles of infertility. Through her own experience, treatments and traumatic pregnancy, Tara founder herself on a quest to find answers.

She owns and operates her own women's health and fertility clinic that offers a personalized approach to care. She offers 1:1 coaching services and hosts a women's health and fertility podcast, "Hopeful Hints: An Infertility Podcast." She also founded a nonprofit called Everlasting Hope, an organization dedicated to creating public awareness that infertility is a treatable medical condition while also supporting "North Dakota and South Dakota families experiencing infertility through resources, education, events, support and grants to offset medical expenses."

Did you know?

1 in 8 couples experience infertility issues according to resolve.org

Get that Vitamin D!

"Nutrient deficiencies are pretty common in people today. The most common one in the midwest is vitamin D! You could eat a diet full of supposed nutrient-dense foods yet still be deficient in key nutrients due to environmental factors, hormone imbalances, stress, medications and more. Knowing which supplements you need versus having a cabinet full and guessing is key. Find a healthcare provider who understands supplements and can help you find the one that is best for you."

Staying Mentally Well

"Caring for your mental health and wellness is a hard topic to talk about, let alone seeking care and resources when we aren’t feeling well. I want to encourage you to make that appointment if you aren’t feeling like yourself. Find a counselor that you connect with and a healthcare provider who listens to support your needs. Mental wellness is a lifelong process and one we often forget to nurture. You are not alone in this journey."

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Amend Healthcare Family Practice

Opened in 2022, Amend Healthcare is a family medicine clinic in West Fargo. Its founder, Dr. Stephanie Hendricks, has worked in the healthcare field for almost 20 years. According to the Amend Healthcare family practice website, her passions include "pediatric and adolescent health, chronic disease management, women's health, dermatology and treating both TMJ and chronic migraine with the use of Botox."

"I want to feel like a person, not a number when I need healthcare services. That is exactly what Amend Clinic creates with an environment built on a more personal and relationship-centered basis. They offer comprehensive primary care for individuals and families of all ages I believe this is exactly how healthcare should be! Many feel annual wellness exams aren’t necessary if you aren’t ill. Or if you are busy and place your family's or others' needs before yours. Please don’t skip this. During those exams, you will receive information, education and tips for staying healthy that may prevent chronic disease or address those symptoms you have been putting off. It also allows you to ask any questions on those 'little things' that have been bothering you all year long."

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FM Acupuncture offers acupuncture and cupping services as well as some awesome add ons like moxa, ESTIM and gua sha

"I love the personalized approach Dr. Lexi offers for acupuncture and cupping. There are so many health benefits from these two therapies that are available right here in Fargo! Acupuncture Treatment is beneficial for men and women. This care promotes blood circulation and assists with regulating hormones. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect. Acupuncture aims to restore balance in the body through qi (chi). Practitioners will place needles at specific points along the interconnecting meridians (channels) of the body. Would you believe me if I told you that you will likely take a nice nap during this session?!"

Did you know?

Botox has been approved by the FDA as a treatment for migraines since 2010.