Bengkung fashion Belly Binds

These beautiful one of a kind binds are hand dyed using natural indigo dye in the Shibori resist method. This bind is suitable for a woman who is size 10/12. Bengkung Belly Binding is a traditional Malaysian belly binding method. Basically, it is a long strip of cloth that is wrapped around the abdominal area in the postpartum period, offering support to the womb after birth. This helps to support the back in the postpartum period, decreases bleeding by speeding up the process of getting rid of waste in a natural way, and pulls the abdominal muscles that have separated back together. It is an ancient form of healing after birth. See our website for more information: www.peacefulpassagedoulas.com

This bind is 17.4 metres long and 17 cm wide (19 yards and fashion 7 inches ).