Baby Weeps as Grandmother Departs After Visit to UK-Based Daughter for Postnatal Care: “Going Back To Nigeria”
A baby was visibly distressed as her grandmother, who had come to the UK to provide postpartum support, prepared to return to Nigeria. The grandmother, Ada Zion, had spent several weeks assisting her daughter following the birth of her child. This period, known locally as Omugwo, is a traditional practice where the new mother receives help from her own mother.
The new mother, identified by her social media handle @uchechionyedum, expressed her gratitude online, stating, “Grateful to God I had my mum to support me during this period. This was so emotional for me to edit. I love you mum. UK Omugwo is over and grandma is going back to Nigeria.” The departure was an emotional moment for everyone, including the infant, who seemed to sense her grandmother’s absence and began to cry as she was driven to the airport.
Social media reactions to the grandmother’s return were mixed, capturing the bittersweet nature of the farewell. One user, @Victorious mam, commented, “God I want to experience this. Grandma sorry you will soon come back,” while another, @Carthy, humorously noted, “Grandma is not crying because she’s leaving the baby, grandma is crying because of Lagos traffic.”
The post touched on the universal challenges and emotions tied to family separations after significant support, such as postnatal care, reflecting a deeply personal yet widely relatable experience for many families.
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@uchechionyedum @floxyunque grandmaš Grateful to God i had my mum to support me during this period š„ŗ this was so emotional for me to edit š„ŗ scroll up if you donāt want to cry š love you mum #fyp #vacation #omugwo
