₦airaland Forum

Jennieo:
For Nigerian Women Abroad: What Happens When Nobody Can Come For Omugwo?

One thing I don't think we talk about enough is how different postpartum life can be for Nigerian women living abroad.

Back home, childbirth often comes with an entire support system. Your mother, mother-in-law, aunties or other relatives may help with meals, bathing the baby, household chores and simply allowing the new mother to rest.

But what happens when you're in Canada, the UK or the US and nobody can travel?

A woman can leave the hospital with a newborn and suddenly find herself managing feeding, recovery, meals, laundry, sleepless nights and possibly other children largely by herself.

It made me curious about how Nigerian women abroad are navigating this.

For those who have given birth outside Nigeria:

Did your mother or another relative come for Omugwo?

If nobody could come, what kind of support did you use?

What was the hardest part of the first six weeks?

And if professional Omugwo-style postpartum support existed where you lived, what would you actually want included?

I think there is an interesting conversation to be had about what parts of traditional Omugwo remain valuable abroad and what needs to change for modern families.

DearJane:
Has anyone who submitted for visa in August gotten a response yet?

kungod:
i would share after i get my passport

Tunnazboi:
I tried severally to get an ICAO requirement passport for my daughter, but all attempts unsuccessful. I had to go to immigration office at alausa, where a photographer did it for me.

Now I want to ask, I have a scheduled date for biometric capturing but as it stands I have an important engagement at work that day. Can I reschedule successfully without NIS wahala?

Tiimmii001:
Good day, everyone. Please, can my brother, who is currently outside Nigeria, pay my tuition fee directly on my behalf? I would like to know if this could affect my visa application or cause any issues later.

Also, between Flywire and TransferMate, which one is faster and more efficient for tuition fee payment?

Thank you.

kungod:
did they tell you the reason for rejection?
Hopefully they will deliver today and i will share the outcome and whoever needs the step by step guide, i am willing to share.

jaydave:
For couples that are legally married but the wife documents and passport carries her maiden name what are the documents to include in her visa application to prove that she’s legally married ? Is it only the wedding certificate or there are other documents to back it up as to why she’s married but her documents & passport has her maiden name on them?

vick00:
I fell in love with a girl and i talk to her. we started dating and i later realize her former boyfriend iz a cultist, and he told me to leave her wot should i do plz.

vick00:
drop ur view about ENDASSU i am about 2 start.

vick00:
E be like say you wan run mad abi? Did I tell you i benefit from nelfund?? No make me vex ooo

vick00:
APC and all their supporters go die before their time in jesus name Amin 🙏

yinkeys:
If stubborn Lampard set up his team the same way
I see them gifting man City 4 goals in the bag & 3 points
City have started scoring for fun now
We just need to beat Chelsea & move on to the next
Why did Arteta buy Gyokeres if he didn’t believe in him, he obviously prefers Havertz

Roland17:
Tomorrow is a big test for this team as we take on Juventus. Juve are looking decent this year but nothing scary over the last 2 games. We need a good start and not chase the game in the 2nd half. I am just worried we are not scoring enough goals despite the chances we are creating. Turin has been a tough ground and tomorrow isn’t going to be any easier but I think we can get a W there..
#FORZAMILAN

1x2x3:
Hehehe it's for those with patience to read.

Tooreda:
Good morning car guru in the house.

Biodun556:
Human polutes everything all God given on earth

shox:
This man wey Dey threaten arrest people here for talking their mind about hus buffoon of an Oga


Nobody go read that bs wey u put there. All na wash

helinues:
This is not the kind of news the opposition and their supporters want to be reading.

Unfortunately for them, we will shock them with positive news like this

zoedew:
If this poorly reasoned out post makes it to the front page then Nairaland is cooked!

Throwback:
They did not put Obi on a leash like NDC has done, that is why Abure had problems with the shameless ticket hunter.

Tooreda:
But you all claim Atiku stole billions with no evidence right?

Tooreda:
What are your metrics? You think people will just sheepishly thumbprint for the drug baron?

Asmanthinket:
There will be no first lady because obi doesn't support the idea of the office of the first lady.

OBIDIENTNAIJA:
Obi has changed his tactics nah. He's ready for APC this time around. We know what he's going to do. He doesn't have to announce it every time.

bluefilm:
Man fine

Wife too fine

I'm obidient till the end

Nigeria will be OK

SalamiOluwafemi:
Hello Nairalanders 👋

I’ve been working on a messaging app called Nexa, and it’s now live.

Nexa is built around communication and currently includes features like:

• Real-time messaging
• Voice notes
• Image and video sharing
• Stories
• Voice rooms
• Android support, etc.

I’m still actively developing it and I’d really like to get honest feedback from people here.

What do you think about the app?

What should I improve?

What features would you like to see added?

And most importantly, would you actually use it?

You can try Nexa here:

https://nexa-qydr.onrender.com

If you notice any bugs or anything you don't like, please say it. I genuinely want the feedback.

Thanks 🙏🏽