Postpartum Beyond

Bengkung belly binding is an ancient Malaysian tradition that supports the womb, muscles, and organs throughout the physical healing process in the postpartum period. This technique involves wrapping a long strip of cloth to wrap the abdomen from the hips to the ribcage. Birth parents are traditionally wrapped as soon as possible after birth, and then worn for a 40 day period. The wrap feels like a firm, secure hug around the womb.

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Benefits of belly binding include:

• reparation of diastisis recti

• abdominal support

• prevents back pain by activating postural muscles

• decreases postpartum bleeding duration and water retention

• encouraging involution of the uterus

• and more​