Bengkung Belly Binding
Learn All About the Healing Practice of Postpartum belly binding
BENGKUNG BELLY BINDING IS THE TRADITIONAL MALAYSIAN ART OF WRAPPING A POSTPARTUM WOMEN'S BELLY TO PROVIDE PHYSICAL SUPPORT AND ASSIST THE HEALING PROCESS AFTER CHILDBIRTH. THIS TECHNIQUE USES A LONG STRIP OF CLOTH THAT IS WRAPPED AROUND THE ABDOMEN FROM THE HIPS TO THE RIBCAGE. FOR BEST RESULTS, A WOMAN SHOULD BE WRAPPED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER BIRTH. IDEALLY THIS WOULD BETWEEN 3-5 DAYS POSTPARTUM. IN THE CASE OF C-SECTION, WOMEN SHOULD WAIT UNTIL THE INCISION IS HEALED, AT LEAST TWO WEEKS POSTPARTUM. THE BIND SHOULD BE WORN DAILY FOR 8-10 HOURS A DAY FOR 30 DAYS OR LONGER. OFTEN WOMEN WHO USE A BELLY BIND AFTER BIRTH RETURN TO THEIR OWN PRE-PREGNANCY SIZE IN 6-8 WEEKS.
SOME BENEFITS OF BINDING THE BELLY POSTPARTUM:
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 AFTER BIRTH
PRESSURE ON THE TORSO AND ABDOMEN HASTENS THE HEALING PROCESS BY REDUCING WATER, FAT, AND AIR IN THE TISSUE AND CELLS
STABILIZES LOOSE LIGAMENTS
HELPS TO PREVENT AND RELIEVE BACKACHES AND STRAINS
PREVENTS SLOUCHING DURING BREASTFEEDING
Encourages us to honor THE POWER IN WHAT OUR BODY HAS ACHIEVED. Affirmation: I AM WORTHY OF RECEIVING THE LOVE AND CARE OF OTHERS.
THE BIND IS LIKE A GIANT HUG. IT SHOULD FEEL COMFORTABLE AND COMFORTING.
BINDING IS BEAUTIFUL TO LOOK AT AND CAN HELP CREATE A POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH the BODY POSTPARTUM.
BELLY BINDING HONORS THE BODY BY SUPPORTING ITS NATURAL ABILITY TO HEAL.
BINDING CONNECTS THE COUPLE AND DRAWS THE PARTNER INTO THE PROCESS OF HONORING THE POSTPARTUM BODY
Bengkung Belly Binding with Gabe
ALL BELLY BINDING SESSIONS ARE DONE IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME AND ARE USUALLY DONE IN THE EARLY MORNING.
INITIAL CONSULTATION & BELLY BINDING SESSION (INCLUDES BELLY BINDING WRAP & TUTORIAL)
THIS SESSION LASTS ABOUT 1 1/2 HOURS. I WILL TEACH YOU AND YOUR PARTNER HOW TO DO THE BINDING AND THEN GIVE YOU YOUR INITIAL BINDING FOR THE DAY. I MAKE ALL MY OWN WRAPS WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN THIS SERVICE BUT MAY ALSO BE PURCHASED INDIVIDUALLY
“I am thrilled with my belly binding experience! I had significant diastasis recti (ab separation with over 4-fingers gap) after my son’s birth, which made everyday life very uncomfortable. Gabe trained my husband on the binding technique using a beautiful wrap that we bought from her. At my 2-week post-natal visit (after 8 days of binding), my gap was already down to 2 fingers! It has also helped me regain my pre-pregnancy shape (I have a waist again!) and the support has been tremendously helpful when breastfeeding, especially when sitting upright. The daily ritual of wrapping me (which takes my husband less than 10 minutes) has also been a really sweet way for my husband to honor my body and its contribution to our family. I want every woman to have this experience after birth!”
— HeatherPhoto Credit: Burning Silver Photography