Everyone in Nigeria is familiar with the word "Omugwo" but for the sake of those who are not, it is a form of compulsory post partum care usually given to a new mother by an experienced mother who can be either her own mother, aunty, sister or even her mother in law. The word omugwo has its origin in the eastern part of Nigeria and it is strictly the mother of the new mom or any of her experienced relation that is expected to come and take care of her and might stay over for up to three months before leaving. In appreciation for her care, the husband of the new mom/new dad would buy a lot of things for the mother in law to thank her for the good work she did for them. These items include, but not limited to a bag of rice, groceries, wrappers, etc and in addition, give her some money. Women generally prefer their biological Mothers to be around in such a time as this because of the intimacy that would be involved in especially process of teaching you how to handle and...