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Taking new clients · due Oct 2026 – Aug 2027
$3,000flat rate · Rooted & Radiant Birth Package
About Teejay
Autonomy-Centered Birth, Faith-based Birth & Postpartum Doula for Sovereign, Physiological Birth | Serving LA & OC | Kaiser-Friendly
Hi, I’m Teejay Casado — your local doula for LA and Orange Counties. I am happy to also assist doulas beyond this area virtually and will travel if necessary. I started founder of Temple & Terrain Birthworks — a faith-rooted birth and postpartum support and wellness service.
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 (e.g. labor to start naturally, push when ready, informed consent for vaccinations)
• 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.
✨ 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.
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.
Reviews for Teejay Crawford
5.05 reviews
5.0
TeeJay is an absolute God sent. I met TeeJay through LoveLife Jess. I am a first time single parent who suffer from severe postpartum depression & anxiety after I had my daughter. I didn’t know how to navigate motherhood and didn’t have the strongest or healthiest support system. However, TeeJay has been that support I needed to push through a lot of my fears. I would’ve missed out a lot the first year of my daughter's life if it weren’t for TeeJay’s patience, love, & support.
— Tamara D.
5.0
I highly recommend Thelma Joan Crawford, also known as Teejay, who served as our postpartum doula.Teejay provided exceptional, high-quality support during a deeply important time for our family. Her calm presence and thoughtful guidance helped us feel informed, confident, and cared for every step of the way. She brought professionalism, steady reassurance, and genuine compassion to our experience, making a meaningful and lasting impact. Through a difficult postpartum experience she offered emotional, physical, mental, and practical support such as allowing me to process my experience through conversation, watching my baby and helping around the house.
We felt fully supported in her care and recommend Thelma Joan Crawford without hesitation.
— Jazmin Q.
5.0
Having Teejay as my doula was the best decision I made specially being a first time mom. I don’t have enough words to thank Teejay for everything she has done for me she is very caring, loving and respectful. She was there for me during prenatal and postpartum and she is there for me whenever I need her or when I have a question. She is very sweet to my babygirl and I. I honestly recommend her as a doula she is very knowledgeable and always available for when you need her. I would pick her over and over again.
— Martha Orozco
5.0
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.
5.0
I HIGHLY recommend Teejay as your Doula. Her knowledge and experience made my BIRTHING journey go smoothly and with ease. I felt completely empowered and safe with her by my side. Her price is very reasonable along with the Postpartum assistance. Her support with nursing, lactation advice, and her amazing Ayurvedic Massage…helped me heal and connect comfortably with my precious newborn.
— Kellyjean Cariaga
Ready to talk with Teejay?
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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.
