DO YOU LOOK AT THE COMB WITH ANGUISH? POSTPARTUM HAIR LOSS

After having given birth, after a few months, we will notice that our hair falls out more than normal. Then, we look at the comb and the pillow in anguish, thinking how far this loss will go. We don't have to worry, especially if we didn't have problems before pregnancy, since postpartum hair loss is common.

During pregnancy many women grow their hair quickly and have it longer and busier than ever, it is a gift that hormones give us (not everything was going to be bad!) But unfortunately this abundance does not last long after delivery .

If we usually lose about a hundred hairs a day (which are continually replaced), during pregnancy this process stops, so we see the volume of hairs increased. But, after giving birth, estrogens and progestogens decrease, as does the production of keratin, all of which affects the hair follicle that weakens, leading to hair loss, about three months after delivery.

We no longer have that "protection" and after a few months with strong hair, we are likely to notice its fall more, even when it is not greater than what we suffered before pregnancy. Although it is likely to be somewhat higher due to conditions such as stress, hormonal changes or reduction of vascular flow to the scalp.

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Some women do not notice the increase in hair loss until after weaning, others will do it sooner or later, it depends on the physical changes of each one, on the rhythm the body takes. In addition, the reactions of the leather can be very different in different pregnancies, so the same woman can have very different experiences with different children.

But, if it has happened to us and we look at the comb with anguish, what can we do so that this situation does not get worse?

Strengthen postpartum hair

Postpartum hair loss is a normal process, but there are some tricks to strengthen it and reduce its fall. We leave you some:

Eat a healthy diet, rich in Group B Vitamins present in brewer's yeast, wheat germ, soybeans, alfalfa sprouts, whole grains, nuts, seeds, avocado, tomatoes, legumes, Potatoes and broccoli. This group is rich in biotin, which strengthens hair, nails and skin.
Foods rich in folic acid and iodine are also recommended.
The foods that Vitamins A, E and C provide us with are antioxidants and essential in the formation of collagen.
Avoid strict diets, incomplete, too low in calories, which favor hair loss.
Continue with the vitamin supplement of pregnancy (omega-3, folic acid, iodine ...).
Use a mild shampoo, suitable for daily use and conditioner to gently untangle, preferably with wide comb.
It is better, during one season, not to force the hairstyles: neither too many stretched nor tight braids.
Discard the dyes that make the hair suffer.
It is also advisable to avoid ironing hair, straightening or drying with too hot air.
Take care of your emotional state, avoiding stress, anxiety ... Practice relaxation or yoga.

Remember that It is a myth that breastfeeding favors hair loss. According to the Spanish Association of Pediatrics,

Hair loss begins around three months after delivery and has nothing to do with breastfeeding. Hair loss can be more extreme if your hair grew much more than normal during pregnancy, or if you have long hair. Most women return to their usual cycle of hair growth within six months, or between 6 and 12 months after delivery.

As we see, postpartum hair loss is a natural process that many women who have just become mothers suffer. Even so, if you notice excessive hair loss, with parts of the depopulated scalp or that the loss extends for a year or more, it would be advisable to go to a specialist to give us adequate treatment.