My friends had a baby last month so went to see the baby. The custom here is such that American women probably would not put up with. Mothers are not supposed to leave the home for an entire month after the baby is born. She must stay at home eating only chicken, eggs, and a sweet soup called Sugar Beer that has brown sugar and eggs in it (pretty much nothing else). My friend asked me about the customs in America and she was jealous. She is really tired of staying home and eating chicken. The mother is also not supposed to wash her hair or shower for this month, but my friend was rebellious on that point. Normally the Husband's mother is supposed to come to take care of the baby and the house but Eric's mother passed away so he has to do the household duties, like shopping, that Helen cannot do.