Belly Binding
Bengkung Belly Binding
Congratulations — you had a baby! Though postpartum is a season to give yourself much grace, many new mothers find belly binding supportive as their body journeys back from carrying a little lilac for over nine months. Bengkung belly binding involves wrapping the abdomen with long, thin muslin fabric from the lower hips to just under the rib-cage. The Bengkung method is most well-known within many Asian cultures.
What is belly binding?
Belly binding is a process that focuses on supporting a newly postpartum mother's core, lower back, pelvis, and pelvic floor. Typically three-to-four days postpartum, one of our trained belly binding specialists visits the new mother. During this time we walk you through the binding process and teach you how to continue the technique daily. It is recommended that the belly bind be worn about 8 hours a day, and taken off during a shower and at night.
What are the benefits to belly binding?
Core Support
Many new mothers experience diastasis recti — the separation of the abdominal muscles from the growing uterus and baby. The belly binding process helps bring those muscles together during the initial weeks after birth to gently support your core.
Pelvic Support
During pregnancy the body releases relaxin, which loosens ligaments to help the baby move through the pelvis. Relaxin remains present for months after birth. Belly binding takes advantage of that window and applies gentle pressure to help the hips return to their pre-pregnancy state.
Lower Back Support
The abdominal muscles and back muscles are directly connected — when one is weakened, the other is too. Belly binding supports the core and lower back and helps the new mother with her posture.
Pelvic Floor Support
The pelvic floor muscles are interconnected with the core. When your core is supported, you're better able to manage everyday tasks and exercises properly.
Breastfeeding
Good positioning matters — bring the baby to the breast, not the breast to the baby. Belly binding encourages upright posture that makes feeding more comfortable and sustainable.
Belly Binding Package | $200
- •Two hour postpartum visit with belly binding process
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