About Me
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Hi, I’m Laureen, the founder of By Grace Through Faith Birth Services: Certified Childbirth Educator and Doula Support. I am a graduate of Hartland College-Department of Midwifery Ministry, for Certified Childbirth Educator and Certified Doula. I have been serving mothers since 2017. As a Certified Doula, I am deeply passionate about empowering mothers to embrace their God-given strength and make evidence based, informed, faith-filled choices during their birth journeys. My personal experiences have shaped my heart for this work, and I’m honored to walk alongside families as they welcome their little blessings into the world.
My journey began in 1992 when I became a mother at 18. My first birth taught me how important preparation and support are. Despite my desire for a natural birth, I faced unnecessary interventions and fear-based practices, leaving me overwhelmed and disempowered. Though I cherished my son, Richard, I knew I wanted a different experience for future births. Eighteen years later, God answered that prayer. While expecting my second child, Harley Grace, I discovered the transformative power of having a doula. With my doula Zeresh’s guidance, my husband and I developed a strong birth plan grounded in research, prayer, and determination. At over 42 weeks, I naturally delivered my baby girl in a hospital without any unnecessary interventions, feeling empowered and supported every step of the way. Five years later, my third child, Scarlett Faith, was born peacefully at home. This home birth was everything I had dreamed of—surrounded by my loving family, midwives, and the comfort of my own space. Laboring in water with my 5-year-old by my side was a beautiful, faith-filled moment I will always treasure. Each birth taught me the importance of trusting God, my body, and the support around me, solidifying my passion for helping other mothers achieve the same. My breastfeeding journey further fueled my advocacy for mothers. When my son was just three months old, I was wrongly told he was allergic to my breastmilk and switched to formula, which didn’t alleviate his reflux. Years later, with the support of my doula, I successfully breastfed Harley Grace and Scarlett Faith for a combined 10 years, including tandem nursing. These experiences ignited my mission to combat the misinformation surrounding breastfeeding and to help mothers find confidence in nourishing their babies naturally. |
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I dedicate this work to Jesus, seeking His guidance in every birth I support. My mission is to empower women with education, compassion, and faith, helping them navigate their unique paths in motherhood with grace and confidence. I’m blessed to be a wife to Michael and a proud mom to Richard, Harley Grace, and Scarlett Faith. We homeschool our young girls. We also own a thriving life insurance business as well. My husband Mike heads up our life insurance agency-Gamba Family Financial and together, we celebrate the beauty of God, the sanctity of life and celebrate every family's journey with both businesses the LORD has blessed us with. I am thankful to be chosen and called to birth work and I give all the glory to Jesus
