Families Welcome New Babies at the Bronson BirthPlace

Leap Year comes once every four years. It was a busy day at the Bronson BirthPlace – which has locations in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo – where over a dozen babies have been born so far today!

Bronson BirthPlace – Battle Creek

• Laila Elizabeth Haughey: At 3:10 a.m., Margaret Teller and Nate Haughey welcomed a new baby girl, weighing in at 7 lb. 13.6 oz. and 20 inches long.
• Emmit Jacob Yaratch: At 4:45 a.m., Renee and Jacob Yaratch welcomed a new baby boy, weighing in at 7 lb. 2 oz. and 18.75 inches long.
• Liam Jay Pierce Keller: At 8:10 a.m., Rae and Austin Keller welcomed a new baby boy, weighing in at 8 lb. 7 oz. and 22 inches long.
• Haidyn Jae Settles: At 10:06 a.m., Sydnie Weller and Brandon Settles welcomed a new baby girl, weighing in at 8 lb. 2.0 oz. and 22 inches long.

Bronson BirthPlace – Kalamazoo

• Baby Boy Kroupa: At 2:56 a.m., Cassie and Alexander Kroupa welcomed a new baby boy, weighing in at 8 lb. 8.6 oz.
• Ripp Leander Mitchell: At 3:26 a.m., Veronica Gleason and Matthew Mitchell welcomed a new baby boy weighing in at 7 lb. 13 oz.
• Harper Joy Kroll: At 4:06 a.m., Megan and Shawn Kroll welcomed a new baby girl, weighing in at 6 lb. 11 oz.
• Bliss & Ivory Bennett: At 9:10 a.m. and 9:11 a.m., Lindsay Kiss and Tyler Bennett welcomed twin baby girls! Bliss came into the world at 4 lb. 14 oz. and Ivory at 4 lb. 0.9 oz.
• Orhan Shah: At 10:59 a.m., Injella Khan and Deeshan Hamid welcomed a baby boy, weighing in at 7 lb. 3.2 oz.

“It is a joy to be able to be a part of such a special day in the lives of these families,” explains Amanda Cole, RN, charge nurse at the Bronson BirthPlace in Battle Creek. “Each member of the BirthPlace team takes great pride in providing the best care possible to each and every patient. We truly do have the best job in the world!”

Bronson is the leading birthing center in southwest Michigan and is nationally recognized for quality and safety. Annually, more than 4,000 babies are born at the Bronson BirthPlaces in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. 

At the Bronson BirthPlace, all families are surrounded by an exceptional care team and enjoy the comforts of private, spacious rooms with secured access for privacy and safety. They also have peace of mind knowing where they deliver their baby is connected to the region’s only Children’s Hospital and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. 

Family-centered education programs offer classes, support groups and tours to help expectant moms and dads boost their skills and confidence as they get ready to welcome their new baby. To learn more about the care provided at the Bronson BirthPlace, take this online tour.