Who We Are
Alternatives was born in 2002 and is dedicated to offering life changing emotional and practical support to those experiencing pregnancy related challenges.
The path to pregnancy, pregnancy itself and the post-natal period can bring about a multitude of issues and we want to be by your side as you navigate these. We provide alternatives to suffering alone, alternatives to making overwhelming choices, alternatives to being on lengthy counselling waiting lists and alternatives to expensive maternity and baby items.
We pride ourselves on being non-judgemental, inclusive and unconditionally supportive of those using our services. We are professionals who uphold confidence and trust. We fully support freedom of choice.
The principles of Alternatives reflect core elements of the Christian faith – the faith from which the charity was birthed. These values are shared by our staff and volunteers – Christian and otherwise. However, for clarity, we are not a member of a Christian denomination, nor affiliated to any political organisation, nor engaged with the ‘pro life’ or ‘pro choice’ debates. We are pro you.
Emotional Support
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Antenatal Anxiety and Depression
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Miscarriage
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Postnatal Depression
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Post Abortion
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Baby Loss / Stillbirth
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Unplanned Pregnancy
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Infertility
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Traumatic Birth
We have no lower or upper age limit for counselling. In practice, we support people from the age of puberty and upwards.
Our counselling services are offered to people living in and around Watford, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans and the surrounding villages.
Practical Support
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Baby Baskets
Provide essential items for new-born babies arriving into families of limited financial means
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Charity Shops
Our Two Charity Shops provide affordable maternity and baby clothing equipment and items