Belly Binding

I’m thrilled to be offering Belly Binding as a separate service - so Sydney mums no longer to be my birth or postpartum clients to benefit from this deeply nourishing and supportive practice. My packages are outlined below, to enquire about booking this service please Contact Me

What is Benkung Belly Binding?

Bengkung belly binding is a traditional Malaysian practice that involves wrapping the postpartum belly with a long strip of cloth to support recovery after birth. Binding is traditionally started from 3–5 days postpartum for vaginal births, and after 2–4 weeks (with clearance) following a caesarean.

What are the Benefits of Benkung Belly Binding?

  • Abdominal Suppport & Muscle Healing - after birth, abdominal muscles are often weakened or separated (diastasis recti). Binding provides gentle compression to help realign and support the healing of these muscles.

  • Improved Posture - new parents often experience back and shoulder strain from feeding, lifting, and lack of core strength. Bengkung belly binding encourages upright posture, reducing slouching and back pain.

  • Pelvic Support - the bind extends from just below the bust to the hips, providing pelvic support that can ease the feeling of "heaviness" or instability, especially for those recovering from a vaginal birth.

  • Reduced Water Retention & Bloating - the gentle pressure can help support lymphatic drainage and circulation, aiding in the release of excess fluids retained during pregnancy.

  • Encourages the Uterus to Contract - belly binding may help the uterus contract more efficiently, returning to its pre-pregnancy size more quickly.

  • Emotional & Energetic Containment - many women describe the bind as feeling like a "hug" for the postpartum body. It can bring a sense of containment, grounding, and emotional support during a time of significant change.

  • Brings Warmth to the Body - a warming paste or oil blend can be massaged into the abdomen before binding begins. This brings nourishing warmth back into a woman’s postpartum body and supports her healing.

  • Custom Fit & Breathable - unlike modern postpartum girdles or wraps, Bengkung binding can be adjusted to fit the unique postpartum body each day, accommodating shrinking and shifting with breathable, natural fabric.

Belly Binding Packages

I’ve outlined 2 packages here, if you’d like something different just Contact Me to discuss your needs, I’m always happy to put a bespoke service together for you.

Solo Visit Package

In this 3 hour visit I bring all the materials (warming paste, covering fabric, wrap and instructions to remind you of the method once I have gone) and perform your belly bind. During our time together I teach you how to apply the paste and bind yourself so that you can continue the practice throughout your postpartum and enjoy the many benefits that it offers.

Investment $500

*gift vouchers are available, Contact Me to find out more

**discounts apply to Birth Clients, please ask me for details.

Complete Package

10 Visits across a 2 week period, scheduled to suit our mutual diaries. Feel fully supported from the physical benefits of the binding and the emotional security of having an experienced postpartum doula visit you so regularly.

Our first visit is a longer one where we get to know each other, debrief your birth and go through the binding process, I bring you broth and some postpartum snacks, I apply the warming paste, bind you and leave you. Our subsequent visita follow the same pattern but are shorter.

Investment $2,250

*gift vouchers are available, Contact Me to find out more

**discounts apply to Birth Clients, please ask me for details.