We are committed to assisting you to the best of our abilities at Alternatives. However, here are some additional fantastic resources you can utilise for further support.
Signposting
SaNDS
The Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Chairty. Saving babies lives. Supporting bereaved parents.
The Lullaby Trust
Raising awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies and offers emotional support for bereaved families.
Tommys
Tommys are dedicated to finding causes and treatments to save babies’ lives as well as providing trusted pregnancy and baby loss information and support.
Petals
Provide counselling after baby loss.
Lily Mae Foundation
Provide a support network to bereaved parents following the loss of a baby.
Miscarraige Association
For those effected by by miscarriage, molar pregnancy or ectopic pregnancy.
Aching Arms
A telephone and email support service run by bereaved parents. Giving you the opportunity to talk to someone who has an understanding of what you’re going through.
GOV . UK Baby Loss Certificates
If your pregnancy ends before 24 weeks, you can get a certificate in memory of your baby. It’s free to get a certificate.
PaNDAS Foundation UK
Post Natal Depression Awareness & Support offer hope, empathy and support for every parent or network affected by perinatal mental illness. Specific support for Dads is also available.
Maternal Mental Health Alliance
MMHA are dedicated to ensuring women and families affected by perinatal mental health problems have access to high-quality, compassionate care.
The Motherhood Group
Support, advocacy and empowerment for black mothers in reference to maternal mental health.
The Birth Trauma Association
Support parents and families, and improve parents’ experience of birth.
Fertility UK
The national fertility awareness service for the UK.
NCT
Helping parent feels confident, connected, and safe.
Samaritans
Whatever you're going through, you can call Samaritans any time, from any phone for FREE.
Give us a shout
Shout is a free, confidential and 24/7 text messaging service for anyone in the UK who needs support. If you are struggling to cope and need to talk, our trained Shout Volunteers are here for you.
MIND
Hertfordshire MIND work across Hertfordshire to support positive mental health and wellbeing.
NHS
The NHS website offer guides to health and medication.
NHS 111 - mental health support
People in crisis with mental health problems can now access services through NHS 111, giving them another way to get urgent help. Dial 111 and press 2 to be directed to mental health support.