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