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.
Birth Fee
$1300 to $2200
Postpartum Rate
$40 to $55
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
Currently approved to receive payments from the following programs:
1 years and 3 births attended
1 years and 4 families served
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

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.
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
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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Post a testimonial for Samaria Barham
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.
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.
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.
= Available. Calendar last updated: 05-04-2026
= Available. Calendar last updated: 05-04-2026