Bengkung Belly Binding

Service Description

This Service is provided by Herbalist and Doula Hannah Pye. She has done additional trainings in Bengkung Belly Binding and is passionate about helping people heal. Bengkung belly binding is the art of wrapping a postpartum person'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. People 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 - Provides 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 post birth - Constant pressure on the torso and abdomen hastens healing by reducing water, fat and air in the tissue and cells - Stabilizes loose ligaments - Helps to prevent and relieve lower back aches and strains - Prevents slouching while feeding or holding your child For Best Results People 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 people who use a belly bind after birth return to their own pre-pregnancy size in 6-8 weeks. After a cesarean birth people should wait at least 6 weeks until the incision is mostly healed before they are wrapped. ----- Our Unique Postpartum Belly Binding Services Include: - Belly Binding Session - Belly Bind Application - Belly Binding instruction to teach you how to bind yourself daily at home. A friend or family member is welcome to learn so they can assist in wrapping you at home. Includes your own Bengkung Belly Bind to take home and a handout with detailed instructions

Cancellation Policy

Due to the nature of our work - our cancellation policy must include that we will potentially need to cancel at the last minute! If this is the case, we will contact you by text message and/or email as soon as possible. Late cancellations may be subject to a service fee, depending on the service type. However, life happens and we are extremely flexible. If you communicate with us, we will absolutely work with you!

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