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The Power of Culture: What Igbo Omugwo Can Teach Us About Postpartum Care

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a severe problem that affects a lot of new mothers all over the world. The level differs from country to country. It is low in Germany (3.6%), but is up to 39.4% in Bangladesh. In Nigeria, it is between 22.4% and 22.9%. But in many African countries, culture helps to…