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Reasons Women suffer hair loss during pregnancy

by Davies Ngere Ify
July 22, 2019
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Hair loss during pregnancy

Hair loss during pregnancy

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Pregnancies do not only change a woman’s body but also cause some unexpected strange changes in the hair. These changes lead to the shedding of hair during and a few months after delivery.

This condition is known as Postpartum Alopecia. Before you start worrying if you’re about going bald, you’re not, this hair loss is not permanent. During pregnancy, a lot of hormonal changes occur and some of these changes affect the hair positively.

Some women will notice that during pregnancy, their hairs are usually healthier. This is as a result of estrogen that is being produced. The estrogen stimulates the hair follicles to start the growing phase, and that is why as a pregnant woman, you’ll notice that your hair grows significantly faster than it did before you got pregnant. After childbirth, the estrogen level drops and returns to the pre-pregnancy level, prompting the hair follicles to enter the resting phase.

The estrogen and progesterone changes, stress and nutrition also affect hormone levels which can also affect hair growth. Thyroiditis, which is caused by an imbalance of thyroid hormones can create an imbalance in the thyroid hormones and affect growth.

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Thyroiditis, which is caused by an imbalance of thyroid hormones can create an imbalance in the thyroid hormones and affect growth. To prevent hair loss, ensure that you’re getting regular, gentle-to-moderate exercise. This keeps all the vital organs of your body active and can help regulate the hormonal imbalance during pregnancy. Also, do not underrate the essence of a good diet. Consume a healthy diet rich in nutrients to support your body that is experiencing changes and help its postpartum recovery. If recommended by your doctor, take postpartum vitamin and mineral supplements if recommended by your doctor.

To avoid hair loss. the following should be done

•    Reduce stress: Reducing stress levels do not only bring about peace of mind but also has the added benefit of regulating hormone imbalances. Practice different relaxation techniques like mindfulness, meditation or breathing exercises.
•    Use anti-hair loss cream: While going shopping for your delivery, do not forget to add hair creams that help hair growth during postpartum. The Ginger Anti Hair Loss Balm from Natures Gentle Touch has been proven to be very effective in this regard, both for people suffering from normal hair loss and women in their postpartum stage.
•    Maintain a healthy lifestyle: The hair follicles need nutrients to grow and be healthy. Besides applying tons of cosmetics and hair creams on your hair, another way of supplying nutrients to the hair follicle is by eating healthy food. Take lots of vegetables, whole grains, and fresh fruits. Do not forget to drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated.
•    Take nutritional supplements: Speak to your doctor about taking mineral supplements to help boost your hair growth. Health experts have recommended Vitamin B complex and/or biotin (B7), Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Zinc as necessary nutritional supplements for women going in postpartum.
•    Go natural: During postpartum hair loss, avoid coloring your hair or using harsh gels and sprays for styling. Opt for natural oils that are said to help strengthen hair growth and reduce hair loss. Add a few drops of peppermint to your shampoo to help moisturize the hair and give it shine.

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