Working with a postpartum doula will give you evidence based and real world based education, a huge boost of confidence and the understanding help you need navigate early motherhood successfully.
Here are just a few ways that education, confidence and support benefit you as a new mother:
More confidence
More self-efficacy aka belief in yourself that you can do this
Smoother transition into mother role
More satisfaction with your body and how you are healing
Reach your breastfeeding goals
More understanding of newborn emotional and physical needs and behaviors
Earlier bonding
More independent confidence in new role
Less risk for postpartum depression or perinatal mood disorders
Less exhaustion, frustration and apprehension
Smoother return to work