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Hair Loss after Pregnancy – How to deal with?

Hair loss after pregnancy (postpartum hair loss) is a normal and temporary postpartum change that is unrelated to breastfeeding. Most women will return to their usual hair growth cycle between 6 and 12 months after birth. Many new moms notice hair loss, sometimes quite dramatic around three months postpartum. This is a normal and temporary postpartum change that is unrelated to breastfeeding.

While postpartum hair loss is normal, there are medical conditions that can cause hair loss, such as thyroid problems or anaemia. the old school must say the only treatment for post-pregnancy hair loss, though, is patience? who can't deal with this advice?

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Why Does Your Hair Fall Out After Having A Baby?

A dramatic fluctuation occurs in your hormone level during and after your pregnancy. Pregnancy causes a rise in the levels of estrogen, progesterone, oxytocin and prolactin. Also, the volume of your blood rises by 50% more than the normal level, by your due date.

Thus, during pregnancy days, you see a reduction in your usual hair fall rate. After delivery, your estrogen and progesterone levels drop quickly to their normal levels within 24 hours, while your blood volume drops back to normal within a few weeks.

This is when your scalp makes up for the lost period by shedding hair in much larger amounts than it generally does. In fact, the whole volume of your hair loss may not be more than that you would have shed over the last 9 months.

You just feel like you are losing more hair as it is happening all at once. This type of temporary hair fall due to hormonal imbalances is called ‘telogen effluvium.

Signs Of Postpartum Hair Loss

It is common to lose around 50-100 hair in a day due to the shedding phase of the hair cycle. But after delivery, you may see a lot more hair falling out each day. Some signs of postpartum hair fall include –

  • A chunk of hair coming out every time you comb your hair.
  • Lots of hair seen on your pillow when you wake up in the morning.
  • Clumps of hair clogging the drain each time you wash your hair.
  • If you run your fingers from your hair, you would see a lot of hair coming out.
  • Even a mild amount of pressure can cause a lot of hair to fall out
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What can you do while you wait for your hair to return to its normal growth cycle?

  • Get a good haircut. Some moms choose this time to get a shorter haircut or one that requires less care.
  • Experiment with different hairstyles.
  • Volumizers shampoo may be good for you
  • Try different styling products, such as mousses or texturizers that “bulk up” the appearance of your hair.
  • Avoid using a brush or comb that pulls or stresses the hair.

How To Reduce Hair Loss After Pregnancy?

You may not be able to control the hair fall after delivery but prevent it from getting severe in some cases. Follow some tips to reduce the effect of hair fall after delivery.

  • Use Hormonal Birth Control Pills – Birth control would be an important decision soon after delivery and the better option would be a hormonal contraceptive pill which also helps in controlling hair loss. As it brings the hormonal balance back in the body.
  • Eat well | Including a variety of fruits, vegetables, and healthy proteins in your diet is the best way to make sure your body is getting all the nutrients it needs. Foods that are suggested by some to improve hair health include dark leafy greens (for the iron and vitamin C), sweet potatoes and carrots (for the beta carotene), eggs (for the vitamin D), and fish (for omega-3s and magnesium).
  • Get Good Sleep – You need an ample amount of rest after delivery and the best way to do is to try while your baby is asleep.
  • Follow a Good Hair Care Routine – Which means avoid excessive brushing of hair. Wash your hair regularly and maintain hygiene, also cover your hair when heading out in the sun and prevent over sweating around your hair. Do not use harsh chemical-based hair products that can further damage your hair.
  • Don’t tie your hair too tightly – Do not use tight hair accessories such as rubber ponytail holders or hair clips; instead, you can use bandanas, scrunches or barrettes to keep your hair in place. Also avoid too tight pigtails, ponytails, etc. that put immense pressure and cause the hair to fall off easily.

If you have postpartum hair loss or hair loss after pregnancy, and you ask yourself -- "Can I stop this hair loss?" Probably not, but you may be able to control it and grow it.

If you're losing hair since giving birth, there are some things you can do about it, starting from taking your prenatal vitamin supplement and skip your blow dryers by performing PRP + LED Hair Growth at Lumina Aesthetics.

Lumina’s Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) – It is a therapeutic treatment that helps in regrowth and restoration of the receded hairline. The patient’s own blood is extracted and put into a centrifuge, which separates the plasma from the blood. Then this plasma is activated and growth factors are infused. This concoction is then injected back into the scalp with areas of scanty hair where protein-rich plasma stimulates the dormant hair follicles and brings about newer hair growth. Here at Lumina Aesthetics Clinic, we consider PRP Hair Therapy extremely beneficial for female pattern baldness.

In the event that you want to have advanced treatment such as Regenera Activa at Lumina Aesthetics Clinic to care for your hair loss problems, you may talk to our doctor about your hair loss condition. Hair loss in women is a serious affair.

Regenera Activa will greatly benefit women who want to avoid undergoing a surgical procedure like a hair transplant. This FDA-approved treatment is also low maintenance, requiring only one follow-up session per year to maintain your thicker lock of hair.

If you’re worried about going under the knife, consider Regenera Activa, a non-surgical hair loss treatment that takes only 45 minutes.

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