When a Mother-in-Law Becomes Maid and Chef: Is This Normal?

I recently noticed something odd at my friend’s house. His mother-in-law came to help with postpartum care and ended up doing all the household chores. She sweeps, washes everyone’s clothes and even cooks every meal. The wife barely steps into the kitchen. She just serves the food to her husband while her own mother cooks and cleans. My friend agrees it feels strange. Is it normal for a mother-in-law to take over like this, or is it a sign of an unhealthy power dynamic?

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