Total (n = 124)
1. I am a good mother.	M ± SD
Baseline	5.06 ± 0.94
Follow up	5.15 ± 0.91
2. I feel rested.
Baseline	2.53 ± 1.6
Follow up	2.9 ± 1.66
3. I am comfortable with the way I’ve chosen to feed my baby (either bottle or breast, or both).
Baseline	5.21 ± 1.12
Follow up	5.4 ± 1.1
4. My baby and I understand each other.
Baseline	4.92 ± 0.98
Follow up	5.03 ± 0.93
5. I am able to relax and enjoy time with my baby.
Baseline	4.41 ± 1.28
Follow up	4.73 ± 1.04
6. There are people in my life that I can trust to care for my baby when I need a break.
Baseline	4.91 ± 1.36
Follow up	5.91 ± 1.34
7. I am comfortable allowing a trusted friend or relative to care for my baby (can include baby’s father or partner).
Baseline	5.25 ± 1.06
Follow up	5.31 ± 1.08
8. I am getting enough adult interaction.
Baseline	3.1 ± 1.85
Follow up	3.73 ± 1.62
9. I am getting enough encouragement from other people.
Baseline	4.05 ± 1.55
Follow up	4.35 ± 1.28
10. I trust my own feelings (instincts) when it comes to taking care of my baby.
Baseline	4.9 ± 1.08
Follow up	5.06 ± 0.88
11. I take a little time each week to do something for myself.
Baseline	2.96 ± 1.81
Follow up	3.4 ± 1.68
12. I am taking good care of my baby’s physical needs (feedings, changing diapers, doctor’s appointments).
Baseline	5.77 ± 0.44
Follow up	5.76 ± 0.45
13. I am taking good care of my physical needs (eating, showering, etc.)
Baseline	3.81 ± 1.56
Follow up	4.11 ± 1.54
14. I make good decisions about my baby’s health and well being.
Baseline	5.5 ± 0.67
Follow up	5.59 ± 0.59
15. My baby and I are getting into a routine.
Baseline	4.91 ± 1.1
Follow up	5.23 ± 0.89
16. I worry about how other people judge me (as a mother).
Baseline	3.21 ± 1.81
Follow up	3.36 ± 1.84
17. I am able to take care of my baby and my other responsibilities.
Baseline	3.81 ± 1.56
Follow up	4.08 ± 1.31
18. Anxiety or worry often interferes with my mothering ability.
Baseline	3.36 ± 1.65
Follow up	3.69 ± 1.6
19. As time goes on, I am getting better at taking care of my baby.
Baseline	5.3 ± 0.8
Follow up	5.44 ± 0.67
20. I am satisfied with the job I am doing as a new mother.
Baseline	4.9 ± 0.93
Follow up	5.15 ± 0.82