Where you have your baby is a very important decision. More people choose to have their baby at the Bronson BirthPlace in Battle Creek than anywhere else in Calhoun County. With an expert care team, state-of-the-art equipment, private birthing suites and a direct connection to Bronson Children’s Hospital, the experience we provide is second to none.
What You Can Expect
Our BirthPlace is designed for family-centered care. You will find comfort and convenience in our labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum (LDRP) model of care that allows you and your baby to remain in the same private suite throughout your stay. Your suite is equipped with the latest technology, yet is spacious enough to accommodate visitors and for a loved one to spend the night. Some additional comforts include:
- Guest bed with additional in-room seating
- Soaker bathtub
- Cable TV
- Made-to-order meals delivered by room service
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Features and Benefits
As a patient, there are additional features and benefits available for you, such as:
- Labor, delivery and recovery suites include the latest technology
- Childbirth and delivery methods including vaginal, cesarean section (C-section), and vaginal birth after C-section (VBAC)
- Breastfeeding services and products, with lactation consultants
- Access to donor breast milk, if needed
- Family-centered education classes
- Instruction in skin-to-skin care, also called Kangaroo care, as a way for parents to bond with their baby
- Our commitment to reducing infant sleep-related deaths by promoting best safe sleep practices and education on infant sleep safety, as evidenced by our safe sleep certification
- Excellence in Maternity Care Award from the Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM) for achieving high standards in cesarean rates, episiotomy rates, elective delivery rates, and maternity care processes
Specialty Care You'll Receive
We ensure you and your baby have access to a complete team of specialists:
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Choose an Obstetrician
Our goal is to provide specialized, individualized care during every phase of your pregnancy and childbirth journey. Make an appointment with a Bronson obstetrician and let us help you prepare to welcome your little one.
A Guide for Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting
You’re pregnant and have a lot of questions about your pregnancy, delivery, breastfeeding, and caring for your new baby. When you select Bronson for your baby's delivery, you’ll have access to YoMingo®, a free app on pregnancy, birth, and beyond. The information is evidence-based and easy to navigate.
Related Information
Learn more about pregnancy and childbirth services at Bronson, or take a virtual tour of the Bronson BirthPlace - Battle Creek.
