When it comes to pregnancy, it is common to notice your body going through an incredible amount of changes. Most women aren’t prepared for hair loss after pregnancy. Generally, people know that funny things happen to their hair when they’re pregnant. However, most don’t realize that a great amount of hair loss happens after pregnancy.
In fact, it is about three months after giving birth that most of the hair loss takes place. This is because there is an increase in hormones during pregnancy, which help to make sure that women do not lose a lot of hair during those nine months. About three months after a woman delivers her hormones will start to go back to normal.
As the body adjust to hormones returning to normal, you’re bound to lose some hair. There is nothing to really panic over as this is a natural thing. During the changes in hormone, your hair may thin a bit but will be back as soon as your hormones return to normal. It is possible and you will notice that the hair comes back completely; though it may take up to six to twelve months. Don’t worry, this happens to most pregnant women and new mothers. Think about it. Others would have paid heaps to get the luxurious hair that came with your pregnancy.
If you are really concerned about an extreme amount of hair loss, there are some things that can be done. The first thing you may want to do is check with your doctor to see if your hormone levels are okay. Also try to avoid pigtails, braids, or tight hair rollers. Anything that pulls on your hair and gives it stress should be avoided. Concentrate on having a lot of vegetables and fruits in your diet. These are food items that contain antioxidants and flavonoids.It helps in preventing hair loss by strengthening hair follicles. Silica and biotin in your shampoo and conditioner would help.
When using a blow dryer make sure that you are using the lowest setting, as wet hair is very fragile and can be easily damaged. Also make sure that you are not brushing through wet hair with a fine toothcomb as you could be setting yourself up for a lot of hair loss later down the road. Don’t forget your vitamin supplements, especially if you think you’re not getting enough. If you take all the precautions that are necessary you will do better in the end.
You have to try to accept the fact that hair loss cannot be stopped completely from occurring, after pregnancy. Your best option is to protect the hair you have and keep it as strong as you can to decrease the amount you lose. And remember, if everything fails you, it is only a matter of a few months before you have the head of hair that you are used to and you stop noticing the loss of hair after pregnancy.
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