Holistic Medicine tells us binding is vital for the closing of the mind, body, and spirit after a woman gives birth. The traditions of belly binding originated in Malaysia, but can also be found around the world in various forms.
What is Bengkung Belly Binding?
Benefits of Belly Binding
- Supporting the internal organs
- Assisting in abdominal wall retraction and diastasis recti recovery
- Reducing the postpartum “pooch” that many women experience
- Encouraging good posture
- Improving circulation
- Reducing water retention
- Closing and reshaping of the hips and rib cage
- Decreasing postpartum bleeding time
- Supporting the pelvic floor
- Lessening after-pains
- Encouraging spinal realignment to a pre-pregnancy state
- Preventing slouching while feeding or holding your child