Recover, Reshape & Relax After Birth
Bengkung Belly Binding & Other Birth Traditions
Malaysia has the lowest postpartum depression rate in the world, followed by Singapore, Denmark & Malta1. One of the top reasons for a lowered postpartum depression is choosing to follow traditional practices2. The Malays have a rich birthing tradition that is still in practice today. In fact, Singapore has nominated the Malay Birth Traditions to be part of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
The most popular of the Malay’s postpartum healing and slimming traditions is the Bengkung Belly Binding. It’s the secret to faster healing, smother recovery, and flattening of the abdomen immediately after birth and post-miscarriage, that is even used by A-list Hollywood stars and royalties.
Postnatal massage, vaginal peristeam, and womb lifting massage are among other postpartum treatments to help women recover during the first 44 days after birth. Birth Matron is dedicated to sharing this birthing tradition with the world while keeping these practices authentic, dispelling any myths and inaccuracies and teaching women the correct and safe technique to bengkung belly bind among other birth traditions.
1. Kit, L. K., Janet, G. and Jegasothy, R. “Incidence Of Postnatal Depression In Malaysian Women”. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research 23.1 (1997): 85-89.
2. F. Abdollahi. et al.“Postnatal Depression and Its Associated Factors in Women From Different Cultures”. Iran Journal of Psychiatry Behaviorial Science. 2011 Autumn-Winter; 5(2): 5–11.