Learning To Accept Postpartum Hair Loss

Hair loss after pregnancy is not uncommon and while it may be a cause of additional stress for new mothers, it is important to note that this type of female hair loss is treatable. Postpartum hair loss is normally identified when a women notices excessive amounts of hair loss while showering or shampooing.


Pregnancy, while a wonderful experience, has a physically traumatic impact on a woman's body and can become a major cause of female hair loss. A woman's hormones fluctuate drastically before, during, and after birth. Hormonal changes in the cells in the blood stream have a direct impact on the function of hair follicles, thus leading to postpartum hair loss.


Fortunately, hormonal spikes due to pregnancy are not a permanent cause of female hair loss. Most women do not need to seek female hair loss treatment. A woman's hair growth will generally return to normal after her hormone levels rebalance. In the meantime, gentle hair brushing techniques should be used to avoid causing additional hair loss.


As a new mother may, you may want to want to switch to gentler hair care products as well. Baby shampoos are gentle and clease adult hair just as effectively as the hair of an infant. Try to avoid styling products and blow drying at all costs as they will only serve to aggravate your postpartum hair loss condition.


Hair loss in women is not limited to postpartum causes. The overuse of chemicals to dye or perm one's hair may also lead to follicle damage and hair loss. Adding these chemicals to the already sensitive condition of the body during and after pregnancy is guaranteed to lead to additional hair loss.


Notably, there is not very much research detailing whether or not the chemicals in hair care products are damaging to babies. Yet another reason to stay away from these products altogether. It is recommended that women who are pregnant or breastfeeding stay away from salons altogether as breathing in the chemicals from dyes may be just as harmful as topical absorption.


Female hair loss may be caused by genetics or illness, so it is important to know if you are predisposed to hair loss before pregnancy. Unfortunately, hair loss caused by postpartum hormonal changes may only be the start of your hair loss experience. Knowing more about your odds of hair loss will leave you better equiped to deal with your unique situation.


Check with your hair care professional if you have any questions regarding your postpartum hair loss. He or she is familiar with the condition and will be able to provide additional information for dealing with your condition.



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