Amanda Reeves, CD(DONA)
Lead Doula & Content Director
15 years supporting Kansas families through birth and postpartum. Oversees article review and community outreach programs.
About Parenting Laboratory
Where evidence meets everyday parenting — an educational platform built by Kansas birth and family specialists.
Who We Are
Parenting Laboratory is the online educational arm of Topeka Doula Project, Inc., a Kansas nonprofit dedicated to supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. Based at 2303 SW College Ave in Topeka, our team of doulas, educators, and maternal health advocates created this platform to share practical, research-informed knowledge with parents across the state and beyond.
We believe every family deserves access to clear, trustworthy information — not overwhelming opinion threads or conflicting advice. Parenting Laboratory distills current best practices into readable articles, guides, and resources you can use at 2 AM when you need answers most.
Our Team
Dr. Keisha Morrison, PhD
Research Advisor
Maternal health researcher specializing in postpartum wellness and community-based support models in rural and urban Kansas.
Lena Ortiz, IBCLC
Lactation & Newborn Specialist
Certified lactation consultant contributing evidence-based feeding guides and newborn care content for the knowledge base.
The Research Mission
The "Laboratory" in our name reflects a core commitment: we don't just share tips — we study what works. Topeka Doula Project, Inc. conducts community-based research on parenting support methods, postpartum mental health interventions, and birth preparation programs that improve outcomes for Kansas families.
- Community surveys tracking postpartum wellness and support access in Shawnee County
- Program evaluation of doula-supported births vs. standard care pathways
- Resource development translating research findings into free public guides
- Partnerships with local clinics, WIC offices, and community health centers
Findings from our studies inform the articles published on Parenting Laboratory, ensuring content reflects real-world outcomes — not trends alone.
What We Are — and What We Aren't
Parenting Laboratory is an educational resource. We provide general information about pregnancy, birth, newborn care, and parenting. We are not a medical provider, and our content does not replace advice from your physician, midwife, or licensed mental health professional.
For hands-on doula support in the Topeka area, contact our team directly through the contact page.