it's always a cause of concern for lochiana. one of the customs is to avoid eating fruit and vegetables after giving birth. luciana explains that a healthy, balanced diet is essential for recovering from childbirth. the following day, nebon's husband prepares lunch. he puts a large amount of greens in his chicken soup. heeding lociana's advice, lebon told him she has to eat plenty of vegetables and other foods. nevon's mother, however, isn't so happy with the change of diet. >> once a month, the 16 village chiefs all gather at the health center. representatives from the health bureau are also there. they talk about the role of midwives and the facility and how to better serve the community. lr uciana stresses the importance of coming to the health center for examinations. it's been three years since luciana became a midwife. when she first started, only about ten women came to the health center for regular checkups. now, thanks to steady efforts, that number has risen to 7037 the evening, she travels to the edge of kapu village.