Omugov is the traditional term for postpartum care. The mother, mother-in-law or a close relative comes to the mother and the newborn. They do most of the housework and take care of the mother and the baby. This includes holding the baby at night so the mother can catch up on sleep. At Omugow, there is pepper soup and massage with hot water on the mother's stomach. This helps to loosen and flush out blood clots from the mother's body after birth. The baby gets a massage every day with a special baby shower. Omugov lasts for two months.