Testimonial for Rachel Bolin, CD from Cindy Paz

Testimonial for Rachel Bolin, CD

I had a non-emergency c-section with my first baby. So I explained to my husband how important it was for me to set myself up for the best chance to have a VBAC. As soon as I met Rachel it felt like meeting with an old friend.

Rachel met with my husband and I in person to discuss my birth plan, pain management measures and the first few hours of my baby’s life. Rachel was so supportive the last few weeks leading up to my induction. She checked in often and I felt confident and ready going into my birth.

Rachel was there for support in my most intense moments of labor. She helped manage my pain by applying counter pressure, prepared a warm tub, aromatherapy (WHICH WAS AMAZING) and many other techniques to help me manage the pain. At some point I decided an epidural was best for me and Rachel was a great support with acknowledging all of the work that I had put in while laboring thus far. This helped me stay positive because I felt discouraged at this point.

With the epidural I was able to rest and finally had my baby! Rachel and my entire team were a tremendous support while I was pushing. It was such a calm and peaceful experience I would not have wanted it to go any other way.

I tried to breastfeed but gave up and decided to exclusively pump. Rachel knew how much I really wanted to breastfeed she encouraged me to try again. She found a lactation consultant that accepted my insurance. Now I breastfeed and only pump while I am at work. She was the driving force that changed my whole experience with breastfeeding into a positive one.

I HIGHLY recommend Rachel, I cannot imagine where I would be without her support during my first VBAC experience. Thanks to Rachel I had my dream VBAC, I learned to breastfeed, something I wish I had done with my first baby. She helped heal all of the mom guilt I felt from my first birth and first breastfeeding journey. Thank you so much Rachel!

-Cindy Paz

February 08, 2026