Meredith Toering - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Meredith

I usually say I accidentally fell into the field of birth work, but I guess that's not totally true. After spending a decade abroad running a foster home/cardiac surgery program for babies with complex congenital heart defects and maternal/fetal health programs for at-risk indigenous families, I unexpectedly found myself stuck in New York City in early 2020, waiting out this little bug called "Covid-19" that was shutting borders all around the world... I certified as a birth & postpartum doula in the USA in 2020, to be with my best friend for the birth of her first child in the midst of Covid protocols. I never could have imagined how much I would fall in love with birthwork here in the United States and it is the greatest honor to walk alongside families as they grow and change (in whatever capacity!), providing unbiased & judgment-free support, advocacy, guidance, and care during such intimate and pivotal moments.

Birth & Postpartum Doula services

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I spent a decade in and out of hospitals, caring and advocating for the sickest of sick little babies, and they feel a bit like a second home for me now. I believe that every birth is a beautiful birth, no matter the method. I am grateful and thrilled to support unmedicated, medicated, c-section, and VBAC births. One of my greatest joys is getting to walk with families who are expecting a child with special needs, and am comfortable with supporting families with the full spectrum of pediatric medical interventions post delivery, from NICU stays, to tube feedings, or even oxygen therapy or trach care. I love working with families of all shapes and sizes and all methods of family-building. From IVF to adoption to surrogacy and beyond, I am thrilled to support you and your growing family in whatever miraculous way it is coming to be. From total birth and postpartum support packages to one-off consultation calls, I am here to provide empathy, understanding, advocacy, and support in whatever area you are hoping to find. I believe that postpartum support is just as important as prenatal and birth support, so I am thrilled to offer "Fourth Trimester" packages to my families. I provide both daytime and overnight support packages because a supported and well-rested family is one that thrives. I am a certified lactation consultant and am always excited to help my clients with their breastfeeding goals, while also being fully in support of those for whom breastfeeding may not be possible or the right choice. Similarly, I love to support families in the months leading up to delivery. I offer one on one coaching, custom birth plan curation, registry guidance, and an empathetic ear as you prepare for this new life joining your own. As a certified grief/trauma doula, pro bono services are offered for families experiencing a stillbirth.

Reviews for Meredith Toering

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May 26, 2026

I’m extremely disappointed with my experience with Meredith. I paid $1,900 via Zelle for doula services and, after payment was sent, communication became increasingly difficult and eventually stopped altogether. The agreed services were not provided, and despite multiple attempts to reach out professionally and directly, I have not received a meaningful response or resolution. I understand that emergencies and scheduling issues can happen, but complete lack of communication after accepting payment is unacceptable, especially for services surrounding pregnancy and postpartum support, where reliability and trust are so important. I trusted her and she fully disappeared, i can't believe it I’m posting this so other families can make informed decisions and so there is a clear record of my experience. I genuinely hoped to resolve this privately before having to leave a public review.

— Shumaila I.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification, ProDoula (2020)
Postpartum Doula Certification, Madriella (2021)

Education

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (2013)
Harvard Extension School, Pre-Med (2021)

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Specialties

Abortion Doula Care Acupressure During Labor Adoption Attachment problems Baby and Toddler Sleep Coach Babywearing Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Caring for International Adoptees Caring for Special Needs Children Cesarean, Episiotomy and Scar Pain Cesarean Scar Tissue Remedial Massage Childbirth Education Childhood Growth and Development Child Welfare and Adoption Chronic Pain Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Evidence-Based Care Evidence-Based Therapy Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding General Pediatrics Grief and Loss Grief Counseling Hypnobirthing Method Infant Care Infertility In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Labor Doula Lactation Consultation Latch Issues Loss and Bereavement Doula Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Neonatal Resuscitation Program Newborn Care Overnight Newborn Care Pain Management Parenting Parenting Support Pediatric Cardiology Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Perinatal and Infant Loss Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Postpartum Doula Care Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Loss Recurrent Miscarriages