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!