The Link Between Pregnancy and Hair Loss

During Pregnancy:

    During pregnancy a lot of women actually grow hair faster and longer. This phenomenon occurs because while you are pregnant your estrogen levels are higher, estrogen stimulates hair growth, and that may lead to an increase in hair growth and hair strength. Women in most cases don’t have excessive hair loss while pregnant. Women that may have experienced hair loss while pregnant could be due to a poor diet. When women are pregnant they may need to eat more for the baby so it is important that if pregnant you still eat healthy foods not only for your baby’s health, but your health and your hair’s health as well. Pregnancy hormones may also lead to unwanted stress which may lead to hair loss.

After Birth:

    After the birth of the child is when some women tend to experience hair loss. Losing hair after the birth of your child is actually normal and is a form of Telogen Effluvium.The loss of hair occurs after birth (more like hair shedding instead of actual hair loss) because your hormone levels are lowering and going back to normal. “Hair shedding” may last until about a year after the child was born. You may not be able to prevent hair shedding, but it is important to keep your hair healthy and strong before, during, and after your pregnancy. Be gentle with your hair and try to maintain a healthy diet.

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