Help Bring the Village Back Around Mothers

OmugwoCare helps mothers and families prepare for the first 40 days with practical non-medical support and a village-centered plan.

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Caregiver Role

OmugwoCare caregivers support mothers and families during the first 40 days after childbirth. The role is practical, respectful, and mother-centered. Caregivers may help with rest protection, meal support, light household help, visitor boundaries, companionship, family communication, and postpartum transition support.

Pregnant, couple and woman in home with bonding, tummy touch and support with maternity and motherh.

Support Role

Caregivers May support:

Meal preparation

Hydration reminders

Light household help

Laundry

Dishes

Grocery support

Visitor management

Companionship

Family Care Circle coordination

Newborn transition support without medical advice

Appointment reminders without medical advice

Referral escalation to OmugwoCare staff when needs exceed scope

What Caregivers May Not Do

OmugwoCare caregivers may not:

Provide medical advice

Diagnose or treat any condition

Provide nursing care

Provide therapy or mental health treatment

Provide clinical infant care

Administer medication

Make emergency decisions

Replace doctors, nurses, doulas, lactation consultants, therapists, hospitals, or licensed providers

Share private family information without authorization

Screening and Training Expectations

Caregiver applicants may be asked to complete:

Application submission does not guarantee approval, employment, contract, or placement.

Application review

Interview

Reference check

Background check

Identity verification

Non-medical scope acknowledgment

Privacy acknowledgment

Caregiver training

Ongoing quality review

Every caregiver should help bring the village back around the mother safely, respectfully, and within scope.