Bengkung Belly Binding

What is Bengkung Belly Binding?

Bengkung Belly Binding is the art of wrapping a postpartum women's belly for physical support and to help hasten the recovery process after childbirth.  This belly binding technique uses a long strip of cloth to wrap around the abdomen from the hips to the ribcage.  Women are traditionally wrapped as soon after birth as possible, ideally on day five, and then worn for 30 days or longer as needed. The Bengkung belly binding technique is rooted in Malaysian culture however various countries and cultures around the world use a form of belly binding to help support the healing process.

Benefits of Belly Binding

Provides postural support for the torso and organs as they return to pre-pregnancy position

Supports and assists abdominal wall healing and diastasis recti recovery

Supports the body's natural spine and posture realignment post birth

Constant pressure on the torso and abdomen hastens healing by reducing water, fat and air in the tissue and cells

Stabilizes loose ligaments

Helps to prevent and relieve lower back aches and strains

Prevents slouching while feeding or holding your child

For Best Results

Women should be wrapped as soon they can after birth, ideally on day five postpartum. The belly bind should be worn daily for 10-12 hours a day for at least 30 days or longer. Often women who use a belly bind after birth return to their own pre-pregnancy size in 6-8 weeks.
After a cesarean birth women should wait at least 6 weeks until the incision is mostly healed before they are wrapped.

Babies and Partners Welcome

You are welcome and encouraged to bring your newborn to your session at our office. We will also gladly teach your partner or family member to bind you as well so you can have the luxury of having someone bind you daily at home.

Wear Comfortable Clothes

Please wear comfortable clothes during your belly binding session. It is ideal to wrap the belly bind over your clothes. We recommend that you wear form fitting clothes without buttons, or zippers and a shirt that is appropriate for nursing.

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