Postpartum Belly Binding is a traditional practice done in many cultures during La Cuarentena, postpartum quarantine. In Latin America, La Cuarentena refers to the sacred postpartum period of 6 weeks, also known as the First 40 Days, and the 4th Trimester. Belly Binding is done on folks to support their healing.

Postpartum Belly Binding with elastic bandages can be done as soon as 4 hours postpartum. Elastic bandages are helpful because they are gentle and can be worn several hours a day. They are versatile and do not cause restriction to breathing or movement.

Benefits of Belly Binding:

• Supports uterus returning to normal size

• Minimized postpartum bleeding

• After birth contraction relief

• Reduces postpartum internal organ swelling

• Encourages internal organs to migrate to their original place

• Provides posture support during breastfeeding

• May assist correction of diastasis recti (separation of abdominal muscles)

• Gives the birthing person a sense of security and ”togetherness"

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One healing binding session that includes belly massage, bone holding and15 min energetic healing. Also includes one additional bandage wrap and training for support person on how to rebind.

Energetic body work to support the closing of a cycle. Including a platica (talk) to process the closing, warm tea, gentle sobada, pelvic steam, ritual bath (only with in home visit), closing with rebozo and belly binding.

Gentle, trauma informed care will be utilized as I use a heated healing abdominal massage with castor oil to address scar tissue, adhesions or cysts.

Platica (talk) included to help process emotions that might come up.