Will I have to share the room?

No. All rooms in the UCSF Birth Center are private and have their own restroom.

What happens if all labor rooms are in use?

If all nine labor rooms are in active use, you will be taken to our antepartum unit, which has 12 rooms. All of these rooms can be equipped with everything needed for a safe delivery. Please note, however, that only the labor rooms have the Jacuzzi bathtub. Remember to call us at (415) 353-1787 when you think you are in labor, so we can prepare for your arrival.

What amenities do the rooms have?

All labor rooms come with a flat-screen television that is controlled by a tablet, with access to Wi-Fi, educational materials and a variety of movies. There is a safe with a combination lock for storing valuables. Each room has a sofa bed for your support person; we will provide all linens and pillows for overnight use. All rooms have natural light. You will be able to control the lighting and temperature in your room. View a slideshow tour of one of our labor-and-delivery rooms here .

What is the visitation policy?

Patients are allowed one support person for the duration of their hospital stay. This person must not have any symptoms of COVID-19. The Birth Center is not allowing other visitors at this time due to COVID-19 restrictions. Prior to entering the Birth Center, all visitors are screened at the main information desk on the first floor. Security is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Each visitor will be issued a dated visitor's pass that must be worn at all times.

Is outside food allowed?

Yes. Please note that if you have food delivered from a restaurant, you must send someone down to the main lobby to pick it up, as the delivery person cannot go to the third floor. You will also have access to a pantry stocked with basic snacks and drinks, as well as a refrigerator, freezer and microwave. Each unit in the Birth Center has a pantry.

Long-term parking is located in front of the hospital. There is a surface lot as well as a large parking structure. Parking is $35 per day and will renew every 24 hours. UCSF does not validate parking. Limited street parking is available with some restrictions.

Do I need to register before delivery?

If you are a prenatal patient of UCSF, One Medical or Golden Gate Obstetrics & Gynecology, you will already have been registered.

Birth Center Tour

Congratulations on your pregnancy, and welcome to the UCSF Birth Center! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we're unable to offer in-person tours. Instead, we're providing a video tour to guide you through what to expect before and after you arrive at the hospital. We also invite you to review the Birth Center Tour packet and FAQs, below, which contain details that will help you prepare for your delivery.

For more information about the Birth Center, please contact the UCSF Women's Health Resource Center at [email protected] or (415) 514-2670. For specific questions about your own care, please ask your prenatal care provider.

Birth Center Tour

Awards & recognition

Among the top hospitals in the nation
One of the nation’s best in obstetrics & gynecology
Rated high-performing hospital for maternity care (uncomplicated pregnancy)
Excellence in supporting breastfeeding

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Great Expectations Pregnancy Classes

Get ready for the baby! Choose from a variety of classes that prepare moms and partners for pregnancy, birth, baby care, breastfeeding and parenting.

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Lactation Consultant Support

Get support for all your breastfeeding needs. Troubleshoot with a lactation consultant, find equipment and supplies, join a support group and more.

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Women's Health Resource Center

Access free health resources here, from classes and webinars to support groups and medical referrals, plus pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding services.

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Centering Pregnancy Program

The Centering Pregnancy Program at UCSF Women's Health Center takes women out of exam rooms and into groups for their prenatal care. Learn more here.

Midwifery Care

More and more women are choosing to place their prenatal care, labor and delivery in the hands of a midwife, usually in a hospital rather than at home.

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