445 Abibisika (Black Gold) Points

Rank: Onímẹ́rindínlógún

Today, I treated the two Ghanaian women that smoothed my path into motherhood. 

It is because of these two kind women that I haven’t had to COOK, CLEAN, or DO LAUNDRY since I have been 4 months pregnant up until now (7 weeks postpartum). It is common for family to come and support mothers like this in Africa (Ghana) 🇬🇭

My elder sister taught me how to breastfeed. My elder auntie bathes our daughter Naamaaluu every single morning and evening. I have been able to bond through breastfeeding, then REST and RECENTER while they help to look after the baby. 

They prepare HEALING FOODS intentionally to support my energy and recovery—moringa oatmeal, freshly chopped fruit mixes, fried plaintain and avocado, bitter leaf soup, green leafy soups, vegetable stews with local herbs and spices like dawa dawa and alligator pepper. 

I give thanks everyday for them because I believe so many Black women go through postpartum depression because they are taking on this new (fulfilling, yet demanding) phase of life without enough support. I wish this level of care for every Black mama out there! 🤗

Let’s learn from our beautiful CULTURE: check on your pregnant sisters and new moms, go by her house and clean up, bring healthy cooked meals, give her a massage (or book one), or come spend time with the baby so mommy can rest.

I am PROUD to come from a people that truly value pregnancy, new life, the spirit. 🥰 

so whenever they got something to say about AFRICA, just let them know that our motherland don’t play about MOTHERS 💪🏾💯💯

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