Do Not Worry About Postpartum Hair Loss

Postpartum hair loss, or shedding hair after pregnancy is normal to new mothers and when it happens you don't have to get too worried about it. This normally takes place between three and six months after giving birth and when it happens, some women are so afraid they are losing their crown.Under normal circumstances, we lose close to 100 hairs daily but since it does not happen all at once, most people are never aware that it is taking place. When you are pregnant, the hormones that sustain the pregnancy keep the hair from falling hence the myth that pregnancy causes hair to grow. This is why your hair is likely to look lush and you are not able to brush through it easily. However, even the best of things come to an end at some point, those hormones get back to their normal levels and your hair begins to fall off, which is the norm.When you realize you are experiencing postpartum hair loss, the first thing to remember is that there is no need to freak. If you are breastfeeding some of that hair will actually hang on for a while and begin falling off when you begin weaning. But whether you nurse your baby for so long, it is most likely that by the time your baby gets to celebrate their first birthday and their head is full of hair, you will be losing locks of hair from your own. All you need to remind yourself is that this is normal and it will come to pass.There are a few simple things you can do as you handle postpartum hair loss:

• You need to keep your scalp and hair healthy by eating a balanced diet and consuming prenatal supplements.

• You can prevent excessive hair loss when you are shedding hair after pregnancy by being just a little vigilant. You should only shampoo your hair when it is absolutely necessary and use a good conditioner. When untangling your hair only use a wide toothed comb and always avoid using rubber bands or pulling your hair into tight locks.

• Blow driers, flat irons and curls will not augur well for your hair and if you must do them, only when it becomes absolutely necessary. You should also shelve applying any chemical treatments including straightening, perms and highlights until you are done with the shedding period.

• Last but not least, talk to a trusted hair practitioner if you experience some excessive hair shedding and if it is accompanied by other symptoms. You want to be sure you are not dealing with postpartum thyroiditis.