Teejay Crawford

About me

Autonomy-Centered Birth & Postpartum Doula for Sovereign, Physiological Birth | Serving LA & OC | Kaiser-Friendly Hi, I’m Teejay Casado — founder of Temple & Terrain Birthworks — a faith-rooted birth and postpartum doula serving Los Angeles & Orange Counties. I specialize in supporting women who desire physiological, low-intervention birth while preserving autonomy and informed consent in hospital or home settings. My clients are often: • Planning natural or low-intervention hospital births • Desiring delayed cord clamping, Golden Hour, or lotus birth • Seeking evidence-based advocacy within systems like Kaiser • Wanting sovereignty in their birth decisions • Craving calm, grounded leadership during labor With a background in anthropology, I honor birth as both an ancient physiological process and a sacred rite of passage. I help mothers prepare not just physically — but mentally, emotionally, and spiritually — so they enter birth informed, steady, and confident. Whether birthing at Kaiser or elsewhere, I guide families in: • Protecting the Golden Hour • Navigating hospital dynamics with clarity • Minimizing unnecessary interventions • Preserving mother-baby bonding • Creating a peaceful postpartum integration My postpartum support is deeply restorative, focused on nervous system regulation, gentle bodywork, whole-food nourishment, and helping mothers feel seen — not just cared for. If you are seeking sovereign birth, calm leadership, and faith-rooted support without pressure — I would love to connect.

Certification and training

Happy Baby Journey (2024)

Birthmatters (2023)

Memberships and affiliations

DASC

Specialties

Bodywork Breastfeeding Support Freebirth Healthy Eating Herbal Postpartum Care Home Birth Keeping Fit Massage Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Nutritional Counseling Postpartum Care Prenatal Care

Languages

English, Tagalog

Accepted insurances

Carrot Health Net Kaiser Permanente

Service introduction

Temple & Terrain Birthworks offers both private birth support packages and reimbursement-based support for eligible families. Private comprehensive birth support is structured as an all-inclusive package designed for families seeking personalized preparation, continuous labor support, and early postpartum integration. For families utilizing Carrot Fertility benefits or Kaiser coverage through Loula, reimbursement-based pathways are available in accordance with benefit eligibility and contracted billing structures. Because each family’s needs and coverage differ, investment is discussed during consultation to ensure clarity, transparency, and alignment before booking.

Packages

Rooted & Radiant Birth Package

✨ Rooted & Radiant Birth Experience Rooted in Faith. Radiant in Strength. A faith-centered, autonomy-supportive birth experience designed to prepare your body, mind, and spirit for a calm, informed, and sovereign birth — whether in hospital or home. 2 Comprehensive Prenatal Sessions (In-person or virtual) • Physiological birth education & informed consent navigation • Personalized birth mapping & Golden Hour planning • Mindset, breathwork & nervous system regulation • Partner preparation & comfort measure training • Late-term alignment and preparation guidance Continuous Labor & Birth Support • On-call beginning at 37 weeks • Virtual early labor guidance • Continuous in-person support from active labor through 1–3 hours postpartum • Evidence-based comfort measures • Calm advocacy within hospital systems (including Kaiser) • Grounded, prayerful presence 3 Structured Postpartum Integration Sessions (3 hours each) • Physical recovery support & nervous system care • Breastfeeding guidance & newborn confidence • Emotional processing of the birth experience • Baby-wearing tutorial • Restorative support tailored to your home environment Investment Private Birth Experience: $3,000 Reimbursement pathways available for eligible Carrot Fertility clients and Kaiser families via Loula billing coordination. Payment plans available upon request.

$3,000.00

USD Flat rate

Ratings and reviews

Average

5.0

# of Reviews

1

5.0

October 11, 2025

Teejay is an incredibly thorough and attentive massage therapist. She takes her time, giving careful attention to every muscle and joint, and truly listens to my specific needs. Her knowledge of postpartum recovery and infant care is impressive — clearly reflecting her experience as a mom of three. I always leave feeling rejuvenated and well cared for. I would highly, highly recommend her to other moms, especially those navigating postpartum recovery.

- Yogita S.

Frequently asked questions

Do you support hospital births?

Yes. I help families create a calm, grounded environment in ANY setting while working respectfully with care teams.

What if my birth isn’t unmedicated?

With my doula service you are supported no matter the path. My role is to help you stay informed, peaceful, and connected through every outcome.

When should I book?

Ideally between 20–30 weeks—However, it’s never too late to have support. Whether you’re only a few weeks from birth or newly postpartum, I welcome you. The most important time to feel held is during labor, birth, and the sacred days that follow after birth. Even after birth, you can book me for postpartum care and recovery support. Many of my clients enjoy consistent bodywork for several weeks after birth as part of their postpartum care plan.

Do you take Carrot Fertility or payment plans?

Yes — I accept Carrot clients and offer flexible payment options.

What is Ayurvedic bodywork?

A gentle warm-oil treatment that restores balance, circulation, and emotional grounding after birth.

Why is Ayurvedic Abhyanga bodywork helpful in postpartum?

Abhyanga is a traditional Ayurvedic warm oil massage that supports a mother’s recovery on every level—physical, emotional, and spiritual. The gentle, rhythmic strokes calm the nervous system, restore circulation, and help regulate postpartum hormones while grounding the body after birth. Modern studies also affirm these benefits: postpartum massage has been shown to reduce stress, pain, and fatigue, improve sleep, and support milk flow through increased relaxation. A 2024 pilot trial found self-Abhyanga lowered stress by over 16% and improved quality of life, while a case report on Ayurvedic Management of Postpartum Depression demonstrated its value in emotional healing and recovery. Abhyanga offers mothers what modern medicine often overlooks—warmth, touch, and sacred restoration.

Do you support homebirths?

Yes, I fully support homebirths and love helping families prepare for a peaceful, physiological birth in the comfort of their own home. My role is to help you and your family create a thoughtful birth plan that honors your vision while preparing practically for all possibilities. Together, we discuss comfort measures, environment setup, and what to expect during each phase of labor at home. I also help families develop a hospital transfer plan—so if transfer ever becomes necessary, you can move forward calmly, informed, and supported. My goal is to ensure you feel safe, confident, and cared for—no matter where your birth journey leads.

Nearby cities

La Mirada, CA Norwalk, CA Pico Rivera, CA Downey, CA La Habra, CA

Teejay Crawford

Teejay Crawford

About me

Certification and training

Memberships and affiliations

Specialties

Languages

Accepted insurances

Service introduction

Packages

Ratings and reviews

Frequently asked questions

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Nearby cities