Belly Binding
Belly binding is a ritual that is practiced in cultures all over the world.
There are many benefits including: improved posture, increased warmth, better abdomen support, etc. Support of the abdomen can help organs to realign and warmth can speed up recovery. Traditionally, belly binding is paired with massage to increase oxytocin and improve circulation.
Belly Binding Services: $85
Only $45 for home visit clients. Learn more about home visits here.
Belly binding services include an opening discussion of how postpartum is going and answering any questions you may have about belly binding. Belly binding is a light massage with oils; during which, I will assess your organs to make sure the uterus is in the proper place and help release tension in the ligaments. I will then bind your abdomen and show you how to bind yourself. This whole process takes about 35 minutes.
Belly binding can be done as soon as 4 hours postpartum but definitely in the first week. The bind can be worn up to 23 hours a day. Most women bind during the day and take off at night. If you have had a cesarean birth, it is recommended to wait two weeks postpartum, until your care provider says it is okay.