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 ancient 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 that covers from under the chest all the way down to the hips. This way, it doesn’t just work on the waist, but also helps the ribcage and the hips go back to their former dimensions. It also stays put when you move, and so it doesn’t press on the abdomen.
Fees
Bengkung Wrapping Package $425.00
Bengkung Wrapping Package $375.00 (Discounted for Doula Care clients).
Whether you are a Doula Care client or simply wish to reap the benefits of postpartum wrapping, we are happy to help you.
Wrapping sessions take place in the comfort of your home. Included in your package is a choice of printed or solid 100% organic cotton wrap ($60 value). The wraps are 15 yards long and 10″ wide. Your in-home visit where Brenna will wrap the belly wrap for you, teaching and explaining how to do it.
Add a custom created and blended 2 ounce jar of warming paste $30.00 this 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.
Please contact us with any questions about a standalone belly wrap consultation or to combine 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 and 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.
