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UF Health Labor and Delivery

3.4 ★★★☆☆ 58 Google reviews · Maternity hospital

Open 24 hours

Hospital L&D Midwife-led Accredited Mentions insurance/Medicaid Lactation SupportPrenatal CarePostpartum CareHigh-Risk Pregnancy CareNICU On Site caring nursesNICU on siteprivate rooms

Contact

1600 SW Archer Rd Third floor
Gainesville, FL 32608

(352) 265-0034

Mentions insurance/Medicaid — verify your specific coverage directly with the facility and your insurer.

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Hours

Open 24 hours — labor & delivery units typically admit around the clock. Call ahead for tours and non-urgent questions.

Accreditation & credentials

Accreditations and credentials mentioned on UF Health Labor and Delivery's website or in parent reviews:

Baby-Friendly Designated

Where to find UF Health Labor and Delivery

What this center offers

Services and options at UF Health Labor and Delivery that families mention in their own reviews. Offerings change and eligibility depends on your situation — confirm anything that matters to your birth plan directly with the facility and your provider.

🌸 Postpartum Care

“The postpartum suite was amazing as was the nurses there as well.”

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🏥 NICU On Site 2 mentions

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What parents say again and again

The things reviewers keep coming back to across 58 Google reviews — with their own words as the evidence.

💗 caring nurses 7 mentions

“The labor and delivery nurse was amazing , the nurses on the floor were great, the Pediatrics team was fantastic, and the obstetric team was very supportive.”

🏥 NICU on site 2 mentions
🚪 private rooms 3 mentions

“We were escorted to our labor and delivery room and the rooms are very very nice and of course private rooms.”

What parents say

I would recommend Shands for anyone having a little one😊 I recently had a scheduled induction. The induction night was scheduled and the procedure for me was to wait for a phone call that afternoon for the exact time to come in that night. I got a call that afternoon with a time frame to show up which was nice.

★★★★★ — Tanika, 2019-07

We just had our baby here this week. If we are only reviewing themedical care, we would absolutely give them million stars. The labor and delivery nurse was amazing , the nurses on the floor were great, the Pediatrics team was fantastic, and the obstetric team was very supportive.

★★★★☆ — Bashar, 2019-06

I delivered my daughter on 6/24 at Shands and I am so grateful that we chose to deliver here. It came highly recommended by friends. I had such a positive birth experience!! My nurses were amazing. The room was spacious and clean. Even the recovery rooms are a good size.

★★★★★ — Amber, 2024-06

I want to thank the entire Labor & Delivery team, especially the incredible nurses who went above and beyond for me. Kellie and Ashley — you are truly angels. No one supported me in my choices the way you both did.

★★★★★ — Salma, 2025-11

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 58 reviews →

Frequently asked questions

Is UF Health Labor and Delivery a freestanding birth center or a hospital unit?
UF Health Labor and Delivery is a hospital-based labor & delivery unit. Hospital L&D units handle all risk levels, with medical care available on site. Tour policies and birth options vary, so confirm directly with the facility and your provider.
Does UF Health Labor and Delivery offer water birth?
Water birth isn't mentioned in the public information we have for UF Health Labor and Delivery. If a birthing tub matters to you, ask the facility directly — options change, and our data may not capture everything they offer.
Does UF Health Labor and Delivery accept insurance or Medicaid?
Their public listing or website mentions insurance or Medicaid. Coverage varies by plan and by service, so verify your specific plan directly with the facility and your insurer before you commit.
How do I get in touch or see the facility?
Call (352) 265-0034 or use the website link above. Most birth centers and hospital maternity units offer tours — it's the best way to get your questions answered before you decide.

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