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Milli Hill Milli Hill is an expert in contemporary attitudes to birth. Milli is the author of THE POSITIVE BIRTH BOOK, which was published by Pinter and Martin in March 2017, and has received wide praise, including over 100 five star Amazon reviews to date.
Milli also edited WATER BIRTH: Stories to Inspire and Inform, published by Lonely Scribe in Jan 2015, and contributed a chapter to THE ROAR BEHIND THE SILENCE: Why Kindness, Compassion and Respect Matter in Maternity Care, published by Pinter and Martin in March 2015. Her next book, GIVE BIRTH LIKE A FEMINIST will be published in Summer 2019. The Positive Birth Movement Milli is a well-known figure in the global birth world and the founder of the Positive Birth Movement (PBM), a worldwide network of free-to-attend antenatal discussion groups, linked up by social media. Five years ago, Milli set up the PBM from her front room, and the response was both immediate and massive. Her idea – to start a global conversation network where women could challenge the way they think and feel about childbirth – became an overnight viral sensation. There are now over 250 groups in the UK, and another 200+ in the rest of the world. Through the PBM and her work as a journalist for publications such as Telegraph Women, Guardian and a two year column (2013-15) in BestDaily, Milli has become a spokeswoman for positive change in birth. She is a confident and passionate voice at UK and global conferences and is most often asked to represent the woman’s experience of childbirth – a voice that is often sadly lacking. She is frequently asked to respond to breaking stories in the media and her many columns are widely shared, most notably her piece “A healthy baby is not ALL that matters”, which has had over 100k shares, been read over half a million times and received applause from TV star Ricki Lake (the creator of documentary, ‘The Business of Being Born’). Biography Milli graduated from Durham in 1996 with a degree in English Literature. She then attended Drama Studio London and worked as an actor and actors’ agent in London before moving home to the West Country and retraining as a dramatherapist in 2000. In 2010 she began writing a successful blog, The Mule, which led to paid work as a journalist on women’s issues, and helped launch The Positive Birth Movement. She is also a trained (but not practising) doula. She now lives in Somerset with her partner George and three children Bess 7, Ursula 4 and Albie 1. Bess was born in hospital and Ursula and Albie were both born at home in water. Follow Milli on Twitter. Follow Milli on Instagram. Follow the PBM on Twitter. Follow the PBM on Instagram. |
"Many people here the expression 'birth is a feminist issue' and nod. Others might hear the phrase and be stumped. Milli Hill, however, explains why this is true in a clear, compelling and convincing way. This book is vital to understanding why how we think about birth is so central to women's rights." Soraya Chemaly
'Give Birth Like a Feminist...sounds like a most necessary book' The Bookseller
PRAISE FOR THE POSITIVE BIRTH BOOK:
Seriously sound, straight-from-the-hip advice. Mother&Baby Magazine
One of my very favourite birth writers. Ricki Lake
An awesome approach to motherhood. Izzy Judd
The Positive Birth Book is like everything I ever Googled pre-birth rolled into a friendly, warm format and is full-to-bursting with USEFUL information. For example, I am rhesus negative and to be honest I never really understood what that meant, I just did what I was told! This book explains it so well. It is also refreshing to read something positive about all types of birth - I didn't feel like I was being preached to. I wish I had read this book during my pregnancies! Sarah Turner, ‘The Unmumsy Mum'
The Positive Birth Book is a must-read for every mum-to-be. By showing that birth can be an amazing, empowering and life-enhancing experience, Milli Hill is giving birth to a whole new way to think about bringing life into the world. Siobhan Freegard, Netmums
The ‘Positive Birth Book’ takes expectant parents through the maze of information and choices, in a down to earth, practical, empowering, reassuring way. I highly recommend that you put your feet up, relax and enjoy preparing yourself for the birth of your baby by reading this great book. Sue Atkins, ITV ‘This Morning’ Parenting Expert
A great read: honest, lively, fresh and helpful. This book puts women in the driving seat which is key to positive change.
Cathy Warwick, Former Chief Executive of the Royal College of Midwives
'Give Birth Like a Feminist...sounds like a most necessary book' The Bookseller
PRAISE FOR THE POSITIVE BIRTH BOOK:
Seriously sound, straight-from-the-hip advice. Mother&Baby Magazine
One of my very favourite birth writers. Ricki Lake
An awesome approach to motherhood. Izzy Judd
The Positive Birth Book is like everything I ever Googled pre-birth rolled into a friendly, warm format and is full-to-bursting with USEFUL information. For example, I am rhesus negative and to be honest I never really understood what that meant, I just did what I was told! This book explains it so well. It is also refreshing to read something positive about all types of birth - I didn't feel like I was being preached to. I wish I had read this book during my pregnancies! Sarah Turner, ‘The Unmumsy Mum'
The Positive Birth Book is a must-read for every mum-to-be. By showing that birth can be an amazing, empowering and life-enhancing experience, Milli Hill is giving birth to a whole new way to think about bringing life into the world. Siobhan Freegard, Netmums
The ‘Positive Birth Book’ takes expectant parents through the maze of information and choices, in a down to earth, practical, empowering, reassuring way. I highly recommend that you put your feet up, relax and enjoy preparing yourself for the birth of your baby by reading this great book. Sue Atkins, ITV ‘This Morning’ Parenting Expert
A great read: honest, lively, fresh and helpful. This book puts women in the driving seat which is key to positive change.
Cathy Warwick, Former Chief Executive of the Royal College of Midwives
