Bengkung or Malaysian belly binding, considered to be an ancient art, is a tradition used in many cultures all over the world and is quickly becoming more popular in the US. It is the process of tightly wrapping fabric to support the pelvis, abdominal area and hips of a woman in the postpartum period. Women for generations have used belly binding to accomplish this.
Some women buy a girdle-type garment of stretchy but supportive material, however many woman report that those can dig in to hip and rib bones and eventually loose elasticity. Indonesian women use long pieces of beautiful cloth, the advantage to using the cloth for wrapping is that it's infinitely adjustable, soft and comfortable, customizable to your changing shape, beautiful, and fits most women. The most powerful benefits that Bengkung belly binding provide are:
Our pure muslin binds are about 18 yards long and 7-8 inches wide to accommodate low hip binds to support the pelvic floor and to accommodate every shape of woman. These hand sewn and beautifully dyed binds are comfortable and supportive; and can be worn under or over clothing. We offer differing knot styles to fit the specific needs of each mother we are serving and add new color to our selection often. Knot styles differ based on moms shape and comfort. We prefer wrapping new moms in the evening before bed so that she can sleep while it does most of the work, but you can be wrapped at any time of day and it will be beneficial. Binds are most beneficial when worn 12-24 hrs at a time and should be started 3-4 days after birth, a c -section mother should wait 2-4 weeks before beginning a bind to allow her incision to begin to heal properly.
At your binding session we will spend time with you to check your abdominal muscles for Diastasis Recti, provide a salve infused with herbs to promote healing or a warming essential oil blend for your skin and muscles (can also be used on sore nipples and perineum!), We provide mothers with instruction on how to self-wrap, or teach their partner how. We will also custom dye your belly bind if you have a specific color request. Binds are offered in 1, 3, and 5 day packages but can be customized as needed.
Contact us to see which of our Bengkung belly binding practitioners are available for your estimated due date.
Some women buy a girdle-type garment of stretchy but supportive material, however many woman report that those can dig in to hip and rib bones and eventually loose elasticity. Indonesian women use long pieces of beautiful cloth, the advantage to using the cloth for wrapping is that it's infinitely adjustable, soft and comfortable, customizable to your changing shape, beautiful, and fits most women. The most powerful benefits that Bengkung belly binding provide are:
- Excellent for helping repair abdominal separation
- Gives support to the womb after birth
- Speeds up the healing process of the uterus and provides a cleansing of blood clots
- Helps to reduce common back and shoulder pain associated with nursing by improving posture
- Helps to tone up your abdominal muscles and shape your hips after childbirth
- Relieves muscular and tendon tension throughout the torso
- Relieves water retention
- Improves circulation
- Excellent support after surgical births (allow time for incision to heal prior to beginning bind)
Our pure muslin binds are about 18 yards long and 7-8 inches wide to accommodate low hip binds to support the pelvic floor and to accommodate every shape of woman. These hand sewn and beautifully dyed binds are comfortable and supportive; and can be worn under or over clothing. We offer differing knot styles to fit the specific needs of each mother we are serving and add new color to our selection often. Knot styles differ based on moms shape and comfort. We prefer wrapping new moms in the evening before bed so that she can sleep while it does most of the work, but you can be wrapped at any time of day and it will be beneficial. Binds are most beneficial when worn 12-24 hrs at a time and should be started 3-4 days after birth, a c -section mother should wait 2-4 weeks before beginning a bind to allow her incision to begin to heal properly.
At your binding session we will spend time with you to check your abdominal muscles for Diastasis Recti, provide a salve infused with herbs to promote healing or a warming essential oil blend for your skin and muscles (can also be used on sore nipples and perineum!), We provide mothers with instruction on how to self-wrap, or teach their partner how. We will also custom dye your belly bind if you have a specific color request. Binds are offered in 1, 3, and 5 day packages but can be customized as needed.
Contact us to see which of our Bengkung belly binding practitioners are available for your estimated due date.