BELLY BINDING
Belly binding is a tradition in many eastern cultures. The practice involves using special knots to tie a long strip of cloth around the abdomen – sometimes after applying an herbal paste or essential oils to the abdomen – during the postpartum recovery period to support a woman’s uterus and other organs after childbirth. The Bengkung style of belly binding seen here is specific to the Malaysian culture.
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Benefits of Postpartum Belly Binding:
It helps to slim the ribcage, abdomen and hips.
Pulls in the separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti) back together.
Encourages healing from pelvic/pubic separation (a partial bind during pregnancy can be especially beneficial for pelvic support).
Supports relaxed and stretched out muscles.
Reduce fluid and air retention in bowels/abdomen.
Gets rid of the “empty” feeling after childbirth.
Nurtures the mother in a time of vulnerability and healing.
Prevents back pain. While wearing it, you are reminded to sit and walk straight, a good antidote to the “nursing-slouch”.
Decreases postpartum bleeding time by speeding up the process of getting rid of waste blood in a natural way.
It’s an ancient traditional natural way of healing after birth.
In the case of a miscarriage or still-birth, belly binding can improve emotional healing as it speeds physical healing.
It feels good!