Rituals & ceremonies

Benkung belly binding

An ancient Indonesian ritual after childbirth. Warmth, support, and the space to land — wrapped from chest to hips.

What is it?

Rooted in Indonesian traditions

Benkung belly binding is an ancient postnatal practice from Malaysia and Indonesia. For generations, the belly of a new mother was tightly wrapped daily with a long cotton cloth—purely as an act of care. It provides warmth to the uterus, supports the abdominal muscles, and gives the body stability during a time of great change.

For Sabrina, this tradition is personal. With her Indonesian roots, benkung feels like something she knows from home — familiar and natural. She brings with her the origin, the meaning, and the care that belong to this tradition.

The ritual takes place at your home. Sabrina wraps you from chest to hips with a long, soft cloth — step by step, at your own pace. Afterwards, you wear the binding for the rest of the day.

on request

Outside of health insurance · can also be combined with the rebozo closing ritual

Belly binding photo

What it does

Why benkung belly binding?

Physical recovery

The binding supports the abdominal wall and pelvic floor as they recover after childbirth. It applies external pressure so that the muscles and ligaments have room to close and recover.

Heat for the uterus

In Indonesian tradition, warmth is essential after childbirth. The uterus needs warmth to contract and heal. The cloth retains the heat and protects against the cold that can slow down recovery.

A foothold in vulnerable times

Your body carried and gave birth for nine months. That is significant. The bond literally provides stability — a sense of ‘being held together’ that many women find deeply reassuring.

Emotional anchoring

The attention, touch, and ritual act also have an emotional effect. Many women feel more grounded, calmer, and more connected to their own bodies after the binding.

Great to combine

Benkung belly binding complements the rebozo closing ritual perfectly. Together, they form a complete postnatal care ceremony for body and mind.

When?

Ideally from day 5 after delivery, when the initial recovery has set in. Until approximately 40 days after birth. Later is also valuable.

How long does it take?

A session lasts approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, including a relaxed conversation and the wrapping itself.

Where?

Sabrina comes to your home. You don’t have to go anywhere.

After a caesarean section?

Yes, belly binding is also possible after a caesarean section — with extra attention to the wound. Sabrina always discusses this with you beforehand.

Sabrina's roots

More than a technique

Benkung belly binding has existed for centuries in Malaysia and Indonesia. It is part of a broader tradition of postnatal care — a period that is sacred in many cultures, but rarely receives the attention it deserves in the West.

Sabrina has Indonesian roots and carries that tradition with her. Not as something exotic or special, but as something ordinary — something that is part of taking good care of yourself after giving birth. She is happy to be able to offer this to the women she guides.

Taking care of yourself after the birth