During your pregnancy you would have noticed that your hair was healthy, shiny , bouncy, fuller and more vibrant. You would have noticed lesser hair fall as well, thanks to increased oestrogen levels, the care you were taking to eat healthy food and the multivitamins prescribed by your doctor.
Your hair took a turn after you delivered your baby. Understand this, Post Partum Hair Fall is generally temporary. If you recall during your pregnancy, your hair had stopped shedding. After delivery, as your hormones are getting back to normal, there is a drop in estrogen which causes all the hairs that had not shed during your pregnancy to fall now.
How Long Does Post-Partum Hair Loss Last
You will notice this hair fall begin a few months after you have had your baby. Your hair will shed for a period of 3 – 6 months or until your baby is one year old. Hair loss is generally at it’s peak when your little one is 4 months old.
The Good News is that your hair should return to it’s normal fullness by the time your little one turns to one year’s old.
What Can You Do to Stop Post-Partum Hair Loss ?
Post-partum hair loss is due to the changing of hormons happening in your body. This is something natural that all mothers go through. It’s certainly not something that you can put a immediate stop. However the following steps may help promote hair growth and minimise the hair loss.
- EAT WELL
Ensure that you eat and drink well. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables especially the dark, green leafy ones ( for the iron and vitamin C) eggs (for vitamin D) carrots and sweet potato (fot beta carotene), fish (for omega 3 and potassium) and chicken (for protein). Ensure that you are eating a well balanced diet.
- VITAMINS
Speak to your doctor as you may need to continue your prenatal vitamins. Eating a well balanced diet is very important. There is no specific vitamins for hair health but the additional supplement will certainly help especially if you are breast feeding.
- Shampoo & Conditioners
Shampoo your hair no more than 3 times a week and avoid 2 in 1 Shampoo & Connditioners. When using conditioners, avoid applying on the scalp. Apply from mid hair to the ends of your hair.
- Styling Your Hair
Speak to your hairstylist to change your hairstyle and give you a cut which makes your hair fuller. You can also change your hair parting or try a zig zag parting. If your hair loss is still continuing after your baby’s first birthday, you may want to visit your doctor to rule out thyroid issues, anaemia or Vitamin D deficiency. While your doctor sorts out your medical issues if any do not let stress get you. Consider adding Customised Hair Treatments which will aide in healing your hair issues.
- Customised Hair Treatments at Sehat Hair
Our Unique Customised Hair Loss Treatments carried out at our salon has brought smiles to all our customers when they see their new hair growth and reduction in hair loss. These concoctions are customised on the spot based on your hair and scalp needs. Concoctions are not only 100% Natural but Edible too. This unique treatment is only available at our salon Sehat Hair!
