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Samaria Barham

RootedBirths

Seattle, WA   Service range 20 miles Serving families within 20 miles of Seattle to ensure timely, reliable support during labor. Travel beyond this range may be accepted on a case by case basis.

https://www.rootedbirths.org

Birth Fee

$1300 to $2200

Postpartum Rate

$40 to $55

Black Doula

Availability Remarks: Flexible daytime and overnight support available. I take a limited number of individuals and families each month to provide attentive, personalized care.

Birth Fee

$1300 to $2200

Postpartum Rate

$40 to $55


Medicaid and Third Party Insurers

Currently approved to receive payments from the following programs:


Birth Doula Experience

1 years and 3 births attended

Postpartum Doula Experience

1 years and 4 families served


Birth Doula Certifications

  • Washington State Department of Health Certified Birth Doula

Doula Training

  • DONA International-Approved Workshop, November 2025
  • DONA International-Approved Workshop, November 2025
  • DONA International-Approved Workshop, November 2025

Type of practice: On-call doula service

Clients per month: 1 to 3 births and 1 to 2 postpartum families

Postpartum limits/restrictions: N/A

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers

Attends home births? Some Home Births
Home Births with medical personnel only


Special Services Offered

  • Acupressure
  • Aromatherapy
  • Childbirth education services
  • First Aid and CPR
  • LGBTQIA+ Support
  • Military families support
  • Overnight postpartum support
  • Placenta encapsulation
  • Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
  • Twins and multiples birth support
  • Twins and multiples postpartum support
  • Vaginal steam/peristeam services
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Training Documentation

credential


Relevant volunteer or advocacy work

I am passionate about supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with compassionate, judgment-free care. My work is centered around creating a safe and empowering space, where mothers feel seen, heard, supported, and informed throughout their journey, while partners feel connected and confident in their role as well. I am especially committed to providing culturally respectful care and advocating for positive, supported birth and postpartum experiences for all individuals and families.

Languages Spoken

  • English

Fee Details

Birth support packages range from $1,300-$2,200 depending on the level of support desired. Each package includes continuous labor support, prenatal guidance, and postpartum follow-up to ensure you feel rooted in care and support every step of the way. Postpartum support is offered as well at $40-55/hr and is tailored to your family's unique need, including newborn care, emotional support, and education to help you feel confident during your transition. Placenta encapsulation is also available as an optional solo or add-on service for $250

Service Area

Seattle, WA Service range 20 miles Serving families within 20 miles of Seattle to ensure timely, reliable support during labor. Travel beyond this range may be accepted on a case by case basis.

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Client Testimonials for Samaria Barham

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Kenyana Mccollum

4/26/2026

Samaria is an absolute GOD SEND and helped me with my journey every step of the way! Truly couldn’t have been more blessed and thankful for the help and support she gave me during our first pregnancy journey! Any and all questions were greeted with knowledge and compassion, she’s very easy to talk to and made me feel more than comfortable in such a vulnerable time. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND and will definitely have her by my side WITHOUT a doubt for baby #2! Thank you Samaria.

Mariana M

4/26/2026

Working with my doula for both birth and postpartum care was such a meaningful  experience. Although she is newer to the field, she was incredibly informative, attentive, and a great listener. She often anticipated my needs without me even having to ask, which made me feel truly cared for during such a vulnerable time.

 


As a single mom, her presence meant even more I felt reassured, supported, and never alone. She has a very kind and calming way of offering reassurance, and she consistently validated and normalized my concerns. When she didn’t have an immediate answer, she always followed up with helpful, reliable resources.

 


I’m so grateful for her dedication and genuine care for both me and my baby. I would absolutely recommend her and would gladly book her again.

Abriya Barham

4/16/2026

Having my doula by my side was truly life changing. Her calm presence, reassurance, and unwavering support made me feel safe, empowered, and never alone during one of the most important moments of my life.

Birth Availability for Samaria Barham

= Available. Calendar last updated: 05-04-2026

Postpartum Availability for Samaria Barham

= Available. Calendar last updated: 05-04-2026

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