Student Center

Welcome to the Student Center of our web site. Below you will find a list of resources that can help you during pregnancy. If you have any questions or need help, please conact us.

• Recommended Reading
  
• The Bradley Method® - FAQs (PDF)
  
• Pregnancy Diet and Protein List

• Dr. Tom Brewer Pregnancy Diet

Studies and Research

• Evidence-Based Maternity Care, Milbank, October 2008

• Technology in Birth; First Do No Harm by Marsden Wagner, M.D.

• Risk of Cytotec Induction and Off-Label Use

• Turning a Breech Baby Vertex Naturally

• Initation of Breastfeeding by Breast Crawl

• Cesarean Fact Sheet

• Epidural Risks and Concerns for Mother and Baby by Sarah J Buckley, M.D.

• Ecstatic Birth

MUST SEE! Video on Reducing Infant Mortality.

Reducing Infant Mortality from Debby Takikawa on Vimeo.

Below are some great recipes that are packed with protein. If you have a great recipe you would like to contribute, please feel free to email us or use our online form to send it along.

• California Pizza
  
• Chicken and Black Bean Tacos
  
• Frittata with Ham and Roma Tomatoes
  
• Grama Mayse's Rice 'n Broccoli Dish
  
• Whole Grain Hot Cakes
  
• Cashew Chicken Salad Sandwiches
  
• Shaky C's
  
• Poached Salmon with Ginger and Cilantro
  
• Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
  
• Chicken Breast Florentine
  
• Spinach Salad
  
• Spaghetti Pie

Local and National Organizations we support:

• La Leche League
• Midwives Association of North America
• DONA (Doulas of North America)
• American College of Nurse Midwives
• Medela

Doulas in Metro Kansas City Area

• Doula Services of Greater Kansas City
• Complete Doula Services
• Your Birth Doula Care
  

Homebirth Midwives serving Greater Kansas City Area

• Fran Beier - Homebirth Services - (785) 749-7598
• Carolyn Zak - Homebirth Services - (816) 246-0370
• A Sister's Touch Midwifery - Cheryl Gates
• Anita Woods Homebirth Services
• Suzanne Ryan Midwifery Services
• Brenda Frankenfeld - Homebirth Services - (785) 843-0995
• Woman's Song Homebirth Services - Mountain Chartier-Dixon (913)-375-3067

Chiropractors

• International Chiropractic Pediatric Association

• Wickham Chiropractic - (913) 438-1115 - Lenexa, KS

           (enrolled couples ask about special offer)

• First Choice Chiropractic
• Dunn Chiropractic
• Zak Chiropractic
• Melanie Smith, D.C.
• Shannon Pishny, D.C.
• Whole Life Chiropractic

          (enrolled couples ask about special offer)

• Baker Chiropractic & Accupuncture
• Leatherman Chiropractic Clinic - (816) 637-5000 - Excelsior Springs, MO

Out-Of-Hospital Alternative Birth Centers

• Mercy and Truth Birth Center of KC
• Birth & Women's Center of Topeka
• Central Kansas Birth and Women's Health Center

Family Practitioners

• Dr. John Greenwood - (913) 851-1280
• Dr. David Riley - (913) 851-9800
• Dr. Douglas Brooks - (913) 345-3650
• Alicia Johnson, NMD - Naturopathic Physician

Prental Yoga

• Body & Soul
• Darling Yoga
• Boulevard Yoga & Healing Arts

Magazine Publications

• Mothering Magazine
• Pathways To Family Wellness Magazine
• Motherwear Magazine

Cloth Diaper Store in Lee's Summit

• Happybottomus Cloth Diaper Store

Baby Slings

• Zolowear
• BabySoSmart Baby Carriers For the Attached Parent *

*(enrolled couples ask about special offer)

• Hotslings
• Maya Wraps

Photographers (specializing in maternity, children and families)

• Micah Botsford Photography
• Stacey Schmitz Photography (enrolled couples ask about special offer)

Child Development Resources

• Parents As Teachers
• International Association of Infant Massage

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