To a first time mum I would suggest at least a couple of nights, and the hosp generally will to. You get so much valuable information and learning from the midwives. Learning to bf may take longer than you think and having someone right there to ask is great. You can relax and not worry about other things cause you get waitered on . But I guess it may depend on your maternity hosp to.

This time round I want to stay at least a days because it means I can catch up on rest and sleep without having to deal with DD to.