Season 2 Episode 8: Wrapped in Tradition- Belly Binding 101
Description
In this episode of 2 Dope Black Doulas, your three favorite doulas Brittany, Danielle, and special guest Iman dive into the practice, purpose, and power of belly binding. Rooted in global postpartum traditions, belly binding is more than just a trend, it's a form of sacred bodywork and healing.
Together, we break down:
🔸 What belly binding actually is (and what it’s not)
🔸 The cultural history and ancestral roots of binding practices
🔸 Physical + emotional benefits for postpartum healing
🔸 When, how, and who should offer belly binding
Whether you're a new parent, a fellow birth worker, or just curious about traditional postpartum care, this episode is full of gems that reconnect us to rest, recovery, and ritual.
💜 Because healing is sacred, and our ancestors already gave us the blueprint.
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