Tender Gifts Birth

Tender Gifts Birth Dedicated to empowering families through a serene and holistic birthing experience whether you are in our center or cozy at home.

NOCOS only freestanding Birth Center As an alternative to hospital birth, Tender Gifts Birth Center is Northern Colorado's first full-service, freestanding birth center. The atmosphere of our Colorado birth center will give you a caring, warm, and home-like environment where you are supported and respected as well as safe and secure. You will have a private room, bathroom & birthing tub for giving

birth the way you choose: make yourself comfortable, wear the clothing you choose, eat when you feel hungry, move as you please and choose to labor in a birth tub or have a waterbirth. In addition to our birth center, we also provide homebirth midwifery care, women's health services, prenatal care, and doula training for the Northern Colorado community.

04/30/2026

This is our current (4/29) stock if necklaces and bracelets at the Grand Junction Birth Center! We have a variety of sizes at BOTH our Grand Junction and Fort Collins birth centers. Go check them out! 😍

Early Postpartum Follow-UpBirth centers typically provide frequent early follow-up, which reduces postpartumcomplication...
04/30/2026

Early Postpartum Follow-Up

Birth centers typically provide frequent early follow-up, which reduces postpartum
complications.

24–48 Hour Visit
Usually home visit or clinic visit

Maternal care:
• Bleeding assessment
• Uterine involution
• Blood pressure screening
• Pain management
• Emotional status

Newborn care:
• Feeding assessment
• Weight check
• Jaundice screening
• Cord care

Immediate Postpartum Care (Birth Center Stay)Typical stay: 4 hours after birth if stable.Services include:Maternal asses...
04/30/2026

Immediate Postpartum Care (Birth Center Stay)

Typical stay: 4 hours after birth if stable.

Services include:

Maternal assessment
• Vital signs
• Fundal tone and bleeding assessment
• Perineal evaluation and repair if needed
• Bladder function monitoring
• Pain management (non-pharmacologic and medication if needed)

Newborn assessment
• Full newborn exam
• APGAR assessment
• Weight, length, head circumference
• Thermoregulation monitoring
• Screening for anomalies

Physiologic care
• Immediate skin-to-skin
• Delayed cord clamping
• Early breastfeeding initiation

Family integration
• Bonding time
• Education on newborn care
• Partner participation

04/29/2026

What a rich, beautiful birth community to be a part of here in Grand Junction. Stop by and take a peek at the brochure shelf and pegboard for a snapshot of resources, events, and local businesses in the Western slope birth community. 💕

We love our birth classes and the hands on practice that our families get to have! There's nothing quite like being full...
04/28/2026

We love our birth classes and the hands on practice that our families get to have!
There's nothing quite like being fully prepared for your birth and going into it confident!

We host our birth class once a month and it's taught by our doulas! We cover stages of labor, coping techniques, hands on practice some breastfeeding and postpartum -what to expect!

Did you know we work alongside a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist (MFM) — a physician with advanced training in high-r...
04/28/2026

Did you know we work alongside a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist (MFM) — a physician with advanced training in high-risk pregnancies and complex maternal and fetal conditions. While OBs provide essential care for most pregnancies, an MFM brings an added layer of specialized expertise when closer monitoring or consultation is needed.
At Tender Gifts, our priority has always been keeping our clients safe, supported, and low risk whenever possible. Partnering with an MFM allows us to stay aligned with the most current, evidence-based practices and gives us an extra set of expert eyes when questions arise.
This collaboration helps us:

✨ Identify any potential concerns early

✨ Ensure appropriate care plans are in place

✨ Maintain the safest environment for our clients

✨ Support confident, informed decision-making
We remain a safe, competent, and evidence-based facility — and this partnership strengthens our commitment to providing thoughtful, individualized care every step of the way.
Your safety is always at the heart of what we do 🤍

Fort Collins! Meet the Team is this Friday, May 1st at 5pm! Come ready to ask questions and to meet your Midwives, Birth...
04/28/2026

Fort Collins! Meet the Team is this Friday, May 1st at 5pm!

Come ready to ask questions and to meet your Midwives, Birth Assistants and Doulas! This is an open house style meet up! We can’t wait to see you all!

Grand Junction team comes to Fort Collins and united! ™️
04/26/2026

Grand Junction team comes to Fort Collins and united!

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After baby is born, it is always routine with us to never cut the cord until mom and dad are ready. This can look like 1...
04/24/2026

After baby is born, it is always routine with us to never cut the cord until mom and dad are ready. This can look like 10 minutes or 1 hour, but we'll never rush and we'll always ask.

Here’s why it matters:
• Boosts iron stores for the first 6 months
• Supports brain development
• Increases blood volume and oxygen delivery
• Reduces risk of anemia in infancy

For preterm babies, the benefits are even greater—helping with circulation, reducing need for transfusions, and lowering risk of complications.

04/23/2026

Every time I walk into the Grand Junction birth center, there is a new, beautiful something. This room is full of natural light and simple beauty! This is our teaching room and it is available to be rented by the community! Give us a call for more information.

Infertility Awareness Week is a gentle invitation to honor the many unseen journeys into parenthood. For those who are l...
04/23/2026

Infertility Awareness Week is a gentle invitation to honor the many unseen journeys into parenthood. For those who are longing, waiting, grieving, or holding hope in quiet ways—your experience is real and worthy of care. In a culture that often places expectations on timing and outcomes, we recognize the emotional weight that can come with uncertainty, and we hold space for every feeling that may arise along the way.

As midwifery care providers, we are here to offer grounded, compassionate support for the whole person. Your body, your story, and your process deserve to be met with deep respect and tenderness. Whether you are seeking guidance, rest, or simply a place to be witnessed without pressure or judgment, you are not alone here. 🤍

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! We are grateful for every member of our administering team. We literally could n...
04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

We are grateful for every member of our administering team. We literally could not do this work without them. They each put in work and thoughtfulness to help Tender Gifts run smoothly and meet our clients needs. Thank you!!

Address

1817 Jessup Drive
Fort Collins, CO
80525

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18662185769

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Althea Hrdlichka, CPM

As a mother of four, I found my enjoyment and satisfaction during pregnancy was truly dependent on the support I received. I have had four completely different birthing experiences. Some were fulfilling while others fell short. This is why I chose to dedicate my life's work to assist women during pregnancy and childbirth by becoming a CPM (Certified Professional Midwife).

​ I also keep a current certification in neonatal resuscitation and CPR. While homebirth is a mostly natural form of childbirth, I work closely with doctors, chiropractors and other medical providers to bring every element of care necessary to service all of my clients needs throughout their pregnancy and childbirth. I’ve worked with women through both natural and medicated births, and assisted with many successful VBAC’s in the hospital and at home.

I am passionate about providing supportive, gentle and loving care to all my clients so that they may experience the birth they deserve. I look forward to providing care and knowledge to you and your partner as well as a safe and satisfying pregnancy and birthing experience. I cannot wait to meet you and assist you through your journey to a wonderful and satisfying pregnancy and birth.