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Omugwu

noun

LanguageIgbo (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. Post partum care
  2. This refers to the traditional period of care and rest given to a woman after she has given birth.
Examples

Nne ya bịara ilekọta ya n'oge Omugwu.

Her mother came to take care of her during her post partum period.

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteThis term carries significant cultural weight in Igbo society regarding maternal health and support.

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Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.