Mrs. E. is now to take a bath—that is, with assistance, the whole surface is to be cleansed, portion by portion, by means of cloths wet in moderately cold water. This will cause a sense of great comfort—will increase the strength and promote sleep. As is very common on such occasions, the friends object strongly to the use of cold water. “Oh, it will give you a death cold! how can you do it?” and the like expressions are used. But the patient well understands that she needs the invigorating and soothing effect of the ablution, and that when the system is sufficiently warm, it will not only be perfectly safe, but highly beneficial. She prefers, as she has done, to practice upon rational and well-ascertained principles, rather than to be guided by the whims and caprices that custom with its iron rule entails upon society. _First Morning after Confinement.—June 27, Six o’clock._—Mrs. E. slept sweetly and soundly during the whole night, waking only a few minutes at one time. She feels greatly refreshed, and able to rise and take a bath; judges by her feelings that she will be benefited by sitting up; has a good appetite. I advise her to sit up as much of the time, little by little, as she feels inclined. She proposes eating very sparingly of well-boiled cracked wheat, with a little uncooked milk and berries. _Half-past Nine, P. M._—Mrs. E. has sat up at different times during the day. No after-pains or particular discomfort of any kind. Every time of sitting up has done her good. She has taken food at three different times. Will take a sponging now, and retire to rest. _Second Morning after the Birth._—Mrs. E. slept remarkably well during the whole night. Has been up, performed a bath, walked about the room, and is much invigorated. Felt decidedly the need of the bath; it strengthened her much. Has no after-pains or difficulty of the breasts. The milk secretes abundantly. The bowels are moved by injections of tepid water. Mrs. E. will sit up the greater part of the day. _Third Morning after Birth.—Eleven, A. M._—Mrs. E. rested well during the night. Arose at six, and took her usual bath. Reclines now awhile. Would be able to walk up and down stairs were it necessary. Her infant is remarkably well, and sleeps the greater part of the time. Mrs. E. is one of that very small number of mothers that has energy of character, resolution, and system enough to nurse her infant regularly, and not during the night time. Once in three hours, between 6 A. M. and 9 P. M., at the very most, is as often as she will allow it to take the breast. _Seventh Day._—Mrs. E. has been improving day by day, from the first. She has had no inconvenience whatever; no pains of any kind, no swelling of the breasts or feverishness. Has well-nigh her natural amount of strength. Her infant, too, is doing remarkably well.