My name is Angela Garvin. My husband Brad and I live in northeast Louisville. I am a full time mom to two adorable boys, Liam (5) and Beckett (2) who attend kindergarten and preschool at Friends School. I have experienced the joy of natural childbirth twice, giving birth at home and in the hospital. As first time parents, Brad and I signed up for Bradley Method classes because we wanted information on all of our options for birth and we wanted to know how I, as a mother, could stay healthy and low risk during the pregnancy. Brad and I have welcomed our sons into the world with the support of an obstetrician, a midwife, our own Bradley teacher and of course, doulas!
I started my journey in the birth world as a Birth Doula in March, 2006 and began training as a Bradley Instructor shortly after in April, 2006. I am forever grateful to the families who have invited me to their births as my experiences with them have made me the teacher that I am today. Seeing birth in action has been the best way to learn about birth! I am a member of the Board of Directors of Birth Care Network and a professional subscriber with the International Cesarean Awareness Network of Louisville.
In the Spring of 2009, I partnered with a Lamaze educator to create a new series of childbirth classes, Birth Your Way. Birth Your Way is an 8 week series of classes that are dynamic and inclusive, with the primary goal of presenting options and information to parents so that they may choose the birth path that is right for their particular needs and circumstances. The design of this class is truly unique to the Louisville area, with two teachers and a newly developed curriculum. You can learn more about Birth Your Way on the "classes" page.
Before the births of my children, I was an elementary school teacher with Jefferson County Public Schools. I earned my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in education from the University of Louisville. Spending years in the classroom taught me that everyone learns differently, so I make it a priority to reach everyone through many different kinds of activities in class. I realize that most of my students are coming to class from a long day at work, so classes are fun and engaging.
I would consider it an honor to assist you and your family in achieving a satisfying childbirth experience as your childbirth educator or birth doula. My goals for my students and doula clients are 1) healthy mother and baby and 2) an informed birth experience. Please contact me via phone or email to talk about your options for your birth.
Best of luck & happy birthing!
