Two Different Postpartum Paths. Which one is right for you?

Women doing YuFai sitting in heat tent vs woman in modern belly bind — L: Founder Queenie Lee during a Thai Yu Fai sauna session postpartum. R: Postpartum mom wearing belly wrap from Belly Binding Bangkok.

When you’re recovering after birth in Thailand, two postpartum care options often come up: Thai Yu Fai and Belly Binding Bangkok.

Both support a mother’s healing—but their methods, comfort level, and focus are very different.

This guide explains each practice, their benefits, and how to choose the one that fits your body and lifestyle.

🌿 What Is Yu Fai?

Yu Fai (อยู่ไฟ), meaning “lying by the fire,” is a traditional Thai postpartum treatment that uses heat therapy to restore balance after childbirth.

Purpose & Benfits

Promote detoxification and circulation
Helps the uterus contract and release fluids
Relieves joints and muscle aches
Re-balances hormones through warmth

Typically practice:

Herbal steam tents, clay-pot heat, or charcoal beds
Herbal compresses and warm oil massages
Sessions lasting several hours, sometimes multiple days

Considerations:

While deeply restorative for some, Yu Fai can feel intense and time-consuming, especially for new mothers caring for a newborn or healing from a C-section.

💜 What Is Belly Binding Bangkok?

Belly Binding Bangkok offers a modern gentle alternative inspired by the traditional Malay Bengkung belly binding, adapted in Hong Kong and now exclusively available in Bangkok.

Each 60-minute home session blends Eastern acupressure and Western massage techniques to promote physical and emotional recovery.

Our 3-Step Method:

1️⃣ Guided Breathing – activates diaphragm and deep core, supporting recovery from diastasis recti.
2️⃣ Belly Massage – uses Chinese acupressure and oil therapy to improve digestion, relieve bloating, and support uterine healing.
3️⃣ Belly Wrap (Bengkung) – traditional cloth binding that realigns posture, supports the abdomen, and encourages a flatter belly.

Results our clients notice:

Smaller belly and firmer core
Better posture and less back pain
Improved digestion and circulation
Deep emotional relief and relaxation

This is the only postpartum care program in Bangkok using this exclusive Hong Kong-adapted method—designed for modern moms who need results and comfort.

Comparison table of Tradition Thai Yu Fai and Belly Binding Bangkok

✨ Which One Is Right for You?

If you appreciate deep heat and traditional Thai practices, Yu Fai can be a beautiful ritual.

But if you want a gentler, core-focused, and convenient approach—without hours of heat—Belly Binding Bangkok offers the ideal blend of tradition and modern comfort.

Every mother deserves care that supports her body’s natural healing—from bump to baby and beyond. 🤍

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