Belly binding services.
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 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 40 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
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 in the first 40 days. 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. At this point, belly binding is used primarily for postural support and alleviating low back pain during physical activity and/or baby-wearing.
All women are encouraged to discontinue belly binding daily around 6 weeks to allow for the muscles to regain and build strength. The belly bind may be used occasionally with exercise to support diastases recti healing and postural support for babywearing or low back pain.
Babies and Partners Welcome
Your 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.
