WHAT IS POSTPARTUM BELLY BINDING?
Postpartum belly binding is a practice in many different cultures that is found to be very beneficial for women who have just given birth. Pregnancy and birth make many changes to a mother's body. Binding is comfortable, supportive, and helps everything go back to its pre-pregnancy state as it recovers. Bending Willow Birth offers belly binding to women in Lexington, Kentucky and surrounding Central Kentucky areas.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF POSTPARTUM BELLY BINDING?
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helps your uterus and belly shrink back to pre-pregnancy size
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supports relaxed stretched out muscles
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holds the mother during such a vulnerable transition
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promotes proper body alignment
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pulls in separated abdominal muscles (helping in the healing of diastasis recti)
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gives the mother time to focus and reflect on how she is feeling
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the long traditional wrap is tailored to your body
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supports postpartum organs as they heal
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helps relieve pain
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it feels good!
Q&A
Is it difficult to learn how to wrap?
Learning how to postpartum belly wrap isn't difficult at all, and if you have any trouble I will be more than happy to help. During your 1-hour in home wrapping session I will show you and your partner how to wrap and talk you through a practice wrap. I will even send tutorial videos you can watch when I leave.
How long will I wear my wrap?
Postpartum belly binding is very supportive, so wearing throughout the day (6-8 hours) is most beneficial. You can take it off before bed and rewrap the next day. You can postpartum belly wrap for about the first 10 - 30 days of postpartum.
What makes postpartum belly binding different from a support band online?
Postpartum belly bands are long wraps that are custom to fit your unique (and beautiful) postpartum body. This wrap starts from your hips to your chest a few inches under your breasts providing so much more support than just your abdomen.
Can I still belly bind if I've had a cesarean birth?
Absolutely! It is important to wait until your scar is healed (about 6 weeks postpartum).
Should I still see a physical therapist to help my body recover from birth while belly binding?
Yes! While belly binding provides comfortable support in healing from birth, it is still important to tend to postpartum bodywork as you recover.