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[quote=Anonymous]Do NOT depend on anyone else's experience.  Your vaginal birth or surgery recovery could be very different, and you don't know until you know.

I would hire a doula the first few days home as a matter of course.  You should have a clearer picture of your needs and capabilities and be able to extend that if necessary.  If you can afford it, I wouldn't think twice, although you may also want to budget for a little help later on, if the baby has colic or you get sick.

If you're planning to breastfeed, look for a doula with an IBCLC certification.  One who can come to the hospital to help you establish after a section and continue to support you at home could be helpful.

I had a healthy vaginal birth, was up and about almost immediately, but I still needed a little help with cooking and some latch problems.  Having help makes it so much easier to relax, adjust, and heal.  We really aren't meant to handle this all on our own, even if we can, technically.   This is not the time to prove your toughness.[/quote]

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