Even the Victorian age – women were bound post birth – allowing the organs and structure to go back to where it was prior to pregnancy. A much better idea than leaving it all to chance – care for long term life in the body that you have . . after you learn it you establish muscle memory of the twists. Bengkung is meant to make you slow down and visualize your healing, your goals as a new mother etc. bengkung gives you energy. You will be rewarded. It’s meditative in nature, and only takes about 6 minutes
Diastasis – if you are committed: You can start this however long ago you birthed. If you were split (for any reason) – continue wearing until it IS pulled together.
WHILST PREGNANT
Best to watch a few of these – she teaches well – teeth is the easiest. She is pregnant, so not making it tight
There are many versions of how to help yourself post birth
Taiwanese belly binding (muslin)
Here is another version . . (Click as it is a web page) – really good written instructions
Mummy belly – not using her teeth as a helper
Partner binding . .
C section – immediately after
WHAT A GOOD IDEA!! Little initial cost – relative to the big costs in life averted – fix your diastasis immediately after birth for best results and can at any time – see more here . .
Easiest answer may be – UNINA
Ideally get measured across the back of the hips at 36 weeks – if pregnant still. You can wear this after pregnancy: you need it to start with space to move the tabs together – the velcro is remarkably useful.
This 100% cotton Modern BengKung was designed with the hot Queensland weather in mind. You can apply it on your own, go to the bathroom without unravelling meters of material only to replace afterward. The soft loop velcro straps allows for easy adjustment suitable for any body shape. PLUS: it helps correct – diastasis recti – aiding in the healing process, helps corrects posture and great for a sore post birth back, and stabilises the pelvis. Others have said that this is great for a sore back, it makes them feel secure. Reviews on other similar products claim that they there abdominal organs were pushed downwards causing a lot of pain on their sutured perineum. The Bengkung prevents this from happening making it the ideal Postpartum Recovery Garment for every new mom. This would be a perfect Baby Shower Gift.
Rangimarie Smith – Private Midwife