A mommy tucker!
Are you serious?
Yes we are!
At Northern Virginia Birth Services, we offer Bengkung Belly Binding for our clients. We have a class offered frequently or you can even book your own private session with the fabulous Andrea Proper.
What is Bengkung?
Bengkung is the art of wrapping a mother's abdomen using a long strip of cloth to promote her recovery and provide physical support to her postpartum body. Bengkung has been traditionally used to aid women for the first 6-8 weeks after giving birth but it can be used during pregnancy as well. During the wrapping process, a new mother is customarily given a gentle massage on her abdomen and a healing salve made with medicinal herbs and is applied. This holistic tradition is a gentle approach towards a women's postpartum recovery. There are no synthetic fibers, shapewear boning, or zippers. The purpose of Bengkung is not to change a woman's shape but to support the one she has while allowing it to properly heal.
Benenfits
Prevents shoulder and back discomfort
Decreases the length of postpartum bleeding
Helps to return internal organs to their proper size and position
Relieves water retention
Provides physical comfort and support
Stabilizes loose ligaments
Improves circulation
Can assist with emotions beyond just the baby blues
Assists in healing diastasis recti (abdominal separation) - this is by far one of the most favorable benefits!
Why Do It?
Does not contain shapewear boning
Supports both the waist, ribcage, and hips
Adapts to your body's shape
Is made of natural breathable fabric
Comes in a variety of colors and prints
Contact us today to schedule a class or a private session! Even if you are in the middle of pregnancy or your postpartum time with your baby you can benefit from this simple, amazing support!