What is Bengkung Belly Binding?
Bengkung is a traditional Malaysian belly binding method. Essentially it is a practice of tying a long strip of cloth around the torso during the postpartum recovery period to ensure strong support to your womb after childbirth.
Why Belly-binding?
- First off, it feels amazing!
- It helps to slim the ribcage, belly, and hips.
- Pulls in the separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti) back together.
- Prevents back pain. While wearing it, you are reminded to sit and walk straight, a good antidote to the “nursing slouch.”
- It’s an old traditional natural way of healing after birth.
- It feels good!
What makes a Bengkung different from western postpartum girdles like Belly Bandit?
It’s the length. A Bengkung Belly Bind is a long wrap covering from the chest to the hips. This way, it doesn’t just work on the waist but also helps the ribcage and the hips return to their former dimensions. It also stays put when moving, so it doesn’t press on the abdomen.
Fees
Bengkung Wrapping Package $425.00
Bengkung Wrapping Package $375.00 (A Discount for Doula Care clients).
Whether you are a Doula Care client or wish to reap the benefits of postpartum wrapping, we are happy to help you.
Wrapping sessions take place in the comfort of your home, approximately a 3-hour session. Included in your package is a choice of printed or solid 100% organic cotton wrap ($70. value). The wraps are 15 yards long and 10″ wide during your in-home visit, where Brenna will wrap the belly wrap for you, teaching and explaining how to do it for yourself.
For any follow-up, in-person daily belly wrapping with Brenna, a 30-45 minute session is $200.
Add a custom created and blended 2-ounce jar of warming paste for $30.00. includes a complimentary therapeutic application with the BengKung Belly binding package.
You will also receive printed directions, and Brenna is always available to answer any of your questions by phone or email. Wrapping takes place a few days after you get home. For cesarean births, about 2-3 weeks once the incision heals.
Don’t hesitate to contact us with questions about a standalone belly wrap consultation or to combine it with your postpartum Doula Care package.
Brenna Griffin is certified by Sacred Postpartum traditional Art of Belly Binding and Creating Rituals for Pregnancy and Postpartum. Certified Kundalini, prenatal yoga teacher, and a DONA Certified Postpartum Doula and Certified Lactation Counselor from Healthy Children. Brenna is a mother of two, residing with her husband and children in Brooklyn.
