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Those expecting along the Lakeshore can expect the best at Holland Hospital. With phase 2 of the Boven Birth Center’s 3-phase renovation project complete, patients will now experience a state-of-the-art birthing facility featuring the latest design, technology and comfort.
“3 out of 4 babies along West Michigan’s Lakeshore are born right here,” said Dana Kraker, DO, of Ob/Gyn Associates, and Medical Director for Holland Hospital Obstetrics & Gynecology. “This is because Holland Hospital goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional experiences for moms-to-be and their loved ones. This expansion allows us to continue to grow with our community and provide quality care well into the future,” she added.
The Boven Birth Center’s latest design renovations and enhancements include:
- 12 private mother-baby rooms
- Well-baby Nursery
- Special Care Nursery
- 8 labor-delivery-recovery rooms
- 2-bed post-anesthesia care unit
- Additional operating suite
- New central nurses station and staff support areas
By summer 2020, the Boven Birth Center will also feature:
- 9 additional private mother-baby rooms
- Conference space
- 4 private triage rooms
Once complete, the renovations will add 11,000 square feet to the existing 22,713 square-foot unit and accommodate space for 2,200 births per year.