Bronson BirthPlace Welcomes Its First Newborn of 2026
Bronson Birthplace is ringing in the new year: welcoming the first baby born in 2026.
The Kilmartin family of Kalamazoo, is celebrating a joyful milestone as they welcome their little one—earning the special title of 'first baby born' at Bronson BirthPlace in 2026.
The first baby of the new year at Bronson BirthPlace in Kalamazoo is a healthy boy! Timothy Carter Kilmartin made his debut at 12:19 a.m., weighing 6 pounds, 2 ounces and measuring 19 inches long. Proud parents Demi and Pete, along with big sister Scarlett—who was also born at Bronson—are all doing well and thrilled to welcome Timothy to the family.
Bronson BirthPlace in Battle Creek also welcomed its first baby of 2026—a healthy boy born at 5:13 a.m.
“I love working at Bronson BirthPlace because welcoming babies into the world is more than a job — it’s an honor,” said LeTishia Hill, nursing director, Women’s and Children’s Services for Bronson Healthcare. “We celebrate each family by partnering with them through compassion and respect, creating a safe and joyful beginning for every baby and every family we serve.”
About Bronson BirthPlace
Bronson is the leading birthing center in southwest Michigan and is nationally recognized for quality and safety. In 2025, more than 4,500 babies were born at Bronson BirthPlace, which has two locations – Battle Creek and Kalamazoo.
Families delivering at Bronson BirthPlace receive care from experienced teams in private, spacious rooms with secure access designed to promote comfort, privacy and safety. Each location is connected to the region’s only children’s hospital and neonatal intensive care unit, ensuring immediate access to advanced care when needed.
To learn more about patient- and family-centered maternity care at Bronson BirthPlace or take a virtual tour, visit bronsonhealth.com/birthplace-tour.
