Belly Binding is a traditional Indigenous belly binding method practiced across all continents. For thousands of years women of various cultures around the world have understood the benefits and comfort that belly binding provides to postpartum mothers. Some traditions are worth holding on to! This special technique uses a long piece of cloth to wrap the entire torso from hips to breasts. Benefits include Brings separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti) back together. Stabilizes loose ligaments. Improves circulation. Relieves water retention. Helps dispel excess water, fat and air. Helps decrease back pain while providing back support. Reminds you to sit and walk straight - and a great remedy for the ‘nursing slouch’! Helps the uterus, and surrounding organs return to their pre-pregnant state. It feels awesome! It can be done regardless of how many years you have given birth! Can also be applied during pregnancy (typically in the third trimester) to support the low back and relieve round ligament pain.