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Can a Postpartum Belly Wrap really get you back into shape after giving birth?
The short answer, YES, a Postpartum Belly Wrap (Bengkung), without a doubt, helps a woman not only reshape her stomach but also her body after pregnancy.
Before putting on Postpartum Belly Wrap (Bengkung), a new mum get a hot compress applied to their body, a practice known as bertungku. This is believed to help the womb shrink or contract, as well as dissolve any residual blood clots. It is believed that the blood and discharge must flow throughout the postpartum period -- if the flow stops too early, it means the womb has not been cleansed thoroughly and would pose a threat to the new mum's health. The hot compress, together with the consumption of specific herbs (jamu) during the 44-day postpartum period, ensures that all impurities and toxins are removed from the body.
Usually, it is said that the hot compress also helps to:
• break down fat;
• shrink the womb and other organs;
•.helps the body return to its pre-pregnancy state. |
