The Omugwo Village: 40 Days of Care
What The Omugwo Village Is
The Omugwo Village: 40 Days of Care is OmugwoCare’s signature support program for mothers and families.
It helps mothers identify what they need, organize who can help, request caregiver support, plan meals and rest, coordinate light household support, and prepare for the postpartum transition.
The goal is simple: bring the village back around the mother.
The 40-Day Mother Care Plan
The 40-Day Mother Care Plan helps mothers and families organize practical support for the first 40 days after childbirth.
The plan may include:
Family Care Circle Coordination
The Family Care Circle helps the mother identify the people who can support her.
This may include a partner, spouse, mother, mother-in-law, auntie, sister, cousin, friend, neighbor, faith community contact, trained caregiver, or community partner.
OmugwoCare helps families clarify what each person can do so support becomes organized, visible, and easier to activate.
Caregiver Matching Request
Caregiver Matching Request
OmugwoCare helps mothers request matching with trained non-medical postpartum support caregivers based on availability, location, language, support needs, family preferences, and caregiver fit. Caregiver matching is designed to support practical care, not medical care.
Practical Support Categories
OmugwoCare helps coordinate practical support such as:
The Four Phases of Care
Days 1-7: The Arrival of the Village
This phase focuses on rest, meals, hydration, visitor boundaries, emotional support, and helping the mother feel cared for from the beginning.
Days 8-14: The Village Finds Its Rhythm
This phase helps the family clarify roles, coordinate support, and build a steady rhythm around the mother.
Days 15-28: The Mother Is Strengthened
This phase supports routines, confidence, family stability, continued rest, and practical help at home.
Days 29-40: The Village Continues
This phase helps the family reflect, plan continued support, and prepare for what comes next.