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Give Birth Like a Feminist
- Narrated by: Milli Hill
- Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
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Summary
As featured on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 5 LiveSelected 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.
For too long women have been told, ‘a healthy baby is all that matters’. This book dares to say women matter too.
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
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‘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
‘Milli is a compassionate and passionate writer who puts women squarely at the heart of her endeavours.’ Emma Barnett, Woman’s Hour
‘A powerful read whether you’re pregnant or not’ Independent
‘A much-needed, brilliant, reassuring, pioneering, kick-ass book that all women – especially mothers – should read!’ Emma Jane Unsworth
‘Milli Hill is one of our very favourite birth writers. Birth has been overlooked by feminists for too long, in spite of the injustices happening in the labour ward. This book is a rallying cry for women everywhere to take charge of their births and recognise their own autonomy at this pivotal moment in their lives. Everyone should read it and look at the experience of childbirth through a feminist lens.’ Ricki Lake, Producer and Abby Epstein, Director: The Business of Being Born
‘Whether a person is considering giving birth or not, Milli Hill's exploration of childbirth as a central feminist issue is a must-read. I loved this book!’ Soraya Chemaly
‘Everyone should read this awesome book! The world has changed and Milli Hill connects the dots in a way that can change minds and improve outcomes.’ Tina Cassidy
‘Finally. Someone brave enough to say the words “feminist” and “birth” in the same sentence in a book that is not an academic polemic.’ Hannah Dahlen
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- Tia Denby
- 20-09-20
Fantastic book!
Absolutely loved this book! I would most definitely recommend it it's incredibly informative and interesting and very well written!
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- ninaeverything
- 22-04-20
Essential reading/listening
Enlightening, informative and most of all important, not just for expectant parents but for anyone interested in knowing more about paternalistic medicine and patient — informed — choice.
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- kate
- 22-01-22
A must read . . .
for all maternity care providers. No matter how woman-centred you think you are. You can be always do better.
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- lorna oboyle
- 04-02-20
Excellent!
An excellent read, so thought provoking. Every maternity healthcare worker and mother to be should read! As a midwife myself it will definitely influence my future practice.
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- Matthew Moore
- 24-12-21
I only wish I read this in pregnancy
Amazing book. Well narrated. Very informative. A must read for all women, and men!
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- stephaniepod
- 11-05-24
Shows the misogyny and coercion of maternity care
All of Milli’s books are absolutely amazing. She’s such a clever author who is completely for women. I don’t identify as a typical feminist yet this book opened my eyes to how policies are for ease rather than women
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- laura sewell
- 30-04-20
A book for all feminists and pregnancy women
Such an inspiring and informative read. Thank you Millie! You are a brave, bold and brilliant change maker.
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- Jonny
- 09-05-20
Inspiring and enlightening.
This book is truly education and eye opening. Would wholeheartedly recommend to all pregnant women.
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Brilliant from beginning to end!
I highly reccomend that all pregnant women read this book, it is so empowering and humane and kind, no matter how you want to give give birth this book is a must read for all (and then give it to your birth partner). I have been a midwife of 30 years, mother for 23years and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant of 14 years I have been helping women with birth and mothering for a long long time and this book is one of the most powerful books I have read on the subject of birth. Thank you Milli for writing it.
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- Mrs Fiona Emmett
- 04-12-19
Phenomenal writing from Milli
Exciting and insightful on every page. A must read for all birth workers and basically all women!
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