Rachel Blache, CNM

Rachel Blache is a board-certified Certified Nurse Midwife who brings a deeply compassionate, evidence-based approach to the team. Rachel earned her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Towson University and spent over four years providing low and high-risk inpatient nursing care on the labor and delivery unit at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, with a level III NICU facility.

Driven by a passion for advanced practice, Rachel went on to graduate with her Masters of Science in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati. Throughout her clinical training, Rachel gained diverse, well-rounded experience managing low-risk antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum patients, physiologic labor outside of the hospital and comprehensive full-spectrum gynecologic care, including preventive well-woman exams, routine screenings, birth control counseling, STI testing and treatment, and management of common gynecologic concerns..

Rachel holds specialized certifications in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) and Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB).

Her philosophy of care is rooted in partnership, education, and deep respect for each individual's journey. Rachel believes that true empowerment begins with knowledge; by providing comprehensive, evidence-based education, she aims to demystify healthcare and give her patients the tools they need to fully understand their health. Through shared decision-making, she works alongside her patients as a team to navigate care plans that respect personal values while prioritizing safety and clinical excellence. Her goal is to ensure every individual feels heard, respected and completely confident in their healthcare choices.

Outside of the clinic, Rachel lives in Sykesville with her husband and their lively household of two dogs and two cats. In her free time, you can usually find her crafting and working on her latest creative project.

Rachel joins the Simmonds, Martin & Helmbrecht team in August and looks forward to serving our community.