10 Commandments for the Postpartum Mother
by Dr. Sears, author of The Baby Book

-1- Thou shalt not cook, clean, do laundry, or entertain.

-2- Thou shalt be given a Doula

-3- Thou shalt remain clothed in thy nightgown and sit in thy rocking chair as long as thou pleaseth.

-4- Thou shalt honor thy partner with an appropriate share of household chores.

-5- Thou shalt not give up thy baby to unfamiliar care givers.

-6- Thou shalt take long walks in green pastures, eat good food, and drink enough water.

-7- Thou shalt not have strange and unhelpful visitors in thy home.

-8- Thou shalt groom thy hair and adorn thy body with attractive robes.

-9- Thou shalt not have prophets of bad baby advice in thy company.

-10- Thou shalt sleep when the baby sleeps.