Milli Hill Books

Work out what kind of birth you really want, and learn how to maximise your chances of getting it, in this refreshing, warm and witty guide to pregnancy, birth and the early weeks. Packed with vital and cutting-edge information on everything from building the ultimate birth plan, to your choices and rights in the birth room; from optimal cord clamping, to seeding the microbiome; from the inside track on breastfeeding, to woman-centred caesarean, The Positive Birth Book shows you how to have the best possible birth, regardless of whether you plan to have your baby in hospital, in the birth centre, at home or by elective caesarean. Find out how the environment you give birth in, your mindset and your expectations can influence the kind of birth you have, and be inspired by the voices of real women, who tell you the truth about what giving birth really feels like. Challenging negativity and fear of childbirth, and brimming with everything you need to know about labour, birth, and the early days of parenting, The Positive Birth Book is the must-have birth book for women of the 21st century.

Exploring the complexities of modern life, the narrative delves into the impact of social media, mental health, and the human experience. It presents a protagonist who grapples with the overwhelming nature of online discourse while navigating personal challenges. The story blends humor and poignancy, reflecting on the disconnection and connections fostered by technology. Through its unique structure and voice, the book invites readers to consider what truly matters in an increasingly chaotic world.

Featured on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 5 Live Selected as one of the Independent's 10 best pregnancy books for expectant parents Birth is a feminist issue. It's the feminist issue nobody's talking about. FEATURING A BRAND NEW CHAPTER 'A powerful read, whether you're pregnant or not' Independent Finally blasting the feminist spotlight into the labour ward, Milli Hill encourages women everywhere to stand and deliver, insisting that birth is no longer left off the list in discussions about female power, control and agency. From the importance of birth plans to your human rights in childbirth, and including birth stories from women across the world, this call-to-arms will help you find your voice, take an active role in your choices, and change the way you think about childbirth. Praise for Give Birth Like a Feminist 'I feel so lucky to have read Milli's book while pregnant, she completely changed my way of looking at giving birth' Ella Mills, author of Deliciously Ella

Wir alle bilden uns gern ein, dass wir freie Entscheidungen treffen, aber wir alle sind ein Produkt unserer Kultur, der Geschichten, die wir gehört, der Werbungen und Fernsehserien, die wir gesehen und der Erwartungen, die wir auf dieser Grundlage bezüglich der verschiedensten Ereignisse entwickelt haben. Gebärt man beispielsweise im Bett auf dem Rücken liegend, mag sich das nach freier Entscheidung anfühlen – aber dieser Entscheidung liegt eine Myriade an Einflüssen zugrunde, von Fernseh-Dokus, in denen typische Krankenhausgeburten gezeigt werden, bis hin zu der Tatsache, dass im Zentrum der meisten Geburtsräume ein riesiges Bett steht. All diese Einflüsse haben womöglich dazu geführt, dass man denkt, so würden „Geburten eben ablaufen“. Der Feminismus muss tiefer graben. Er muss Entscheidungen rund um Geburten und die Erfahrungen, die Frauen beim Gebären machen, im Licht der Menschenrechte neu bewerten und dadurch eine Welt erschaffen, in der gebärende Frauen eine deutlich größere Bandbreite an Entscheidungen treffen können.