| In the first part of this two-part series, we | | | | influenced by hormonal imbalance. But one |
| briefly looked at one of the causes of hair | | | | thing some women go through is lose more hair |
| loss during pregnancy. However, increased | | | | after pregnancy than when hey were pregnant. |
| hormonal activity and oestrogen secretion are | | | | This is not something to be worried about as |
| not the only problems and factors influencing | | | | most women go through this and will become |
| hair loss during pregnancy. Sometimes, hair | | | | normalized with time. Whatever happens, be |
| loss can be as a result of the woman not | | | | rest assured that it is not for long. So, try |
| eating well. Ironically, women who have been | | | | not to worry too much. But if you think you |
| known to eat the right foods, take all the | | | | are capable, you can carry out the following |
| recommended supplements and vitamins, and | | | | steps which will definitely reduce he |
| take lots of rest generally enjoy better | | | | incidence of hair loss during pregnancy: |
| health. These category of women end up | | | | |
| growing better hair as a result of these | | | | 1. As painful as this may sound, it may |
| activities because the hair thrives well in | | | | become necessary. If your hair starts |
| environments where it is well taken care of. | | | | thinning, it is better to cut it that wear |
| This is why it can be safely assumed that if | | | | what looks like strands of hair on your head. |
| you are not carrying out these activities, | | | | With a cut hair, hair loss during pregnancy |
| you hair is likely to be suffering from | | | | is less noticeable. |
| malnutrition. | | | | |
| | | | 2. Wear the hair as ponytail as this does a |
| There are various nutrients needed in the | | | | good job of hiding any bald sots or thinning |
| body that can cause an individual to either | | | | hair. |
| improve their rate of hair growth or lose | | | | |
| their hair. The minerals -zinc and iron- have | | | | 3. Wear a broad headband. This will |
| been linked to hair growth and loss. If a | | | | definitely hide any patterns of hair loss. |
| woman stops taking these tablets, she is | | | | |
| predisposing herself to being bald. Once a | | | | 4. Do not make hairstyles that will further |
| woman is pregnant, she needs to have a diet | | | | expose the fact that you are losing your |
| full of vegetables and fruits as they have | | | | hair. So, hairstyles like braids, cornrows |
| antioxidants capable of promoting increased | | | | and hair rollers are a definite no-no. |
| hair growth. | | | | |
| | | | 5. If you suspect that your hair lacks |
| To also determine how well you are and how | | | | biotin, wash it with biotin shampoo |
| much vitamins and minerals you are getting, | | | | |
| ask your doctor. You should not be lacking in | | | | 6. Avoid vigorous combing when the hair is |
| important vitamins such as Vitamin B Complex, | | | | still wet. As an alternative, comb gently |
| Vitamin C with bioflavonoids, Inositol and | | | | using a wide-toothed comb. |
| Biotin, and Vitamin E. | | | | |
| | | | All in all, knowing that this is just a phase |
| One important thing you must understand is | | | | that is about to pass in one's life makes the |
| that hair loss during pregnancy is a | | | | thought of losing your hair and when you |
| temporary thing and you are likely to regrow | | | | finally see the baby after birth, you'll find |
| your hair after birth as your hair will go | | | | hat losing your hair something that beautiful |
| through the normal cycle without being | | | | was well worth the sacrifice. |