MANAGING HAIR LOSS DURING AND AFTER PREGNANCY

MANAGING HAIR LOSS DURING AND AFTER PREGNANCY

Hair Loss
July 22, 2020

Pregnancy is one of the happiest phases in a woman’s life. A significant moment for all expectant mothers, it brings with it a lot of new experiences and learning. Some which are good like the magic of bringing life into this world, baby’s first smile or even him or her recognizing you. It also brings with it some experiences that are not so good like depression, stress, anxiety and hair loss. Don’t let it get you down. Help is always available from friends, family and even experts. And while you navigate the wonderful world of motherhood, let us help you ease your mind a little by helping you understand and manage your hair loss.

According to a study conducted on new mothers, it was found that 40%-50% of women in the months following childbirth suffer from hair loss. So you see it’s more common than you think.

Let’s understand how and why this process takes place.

Hair fall and hormonal changes during pregnancy and postpartum

Normally you lose hair in small amounts every day. During pregnancy, your hormone levels including estrogen, progesterone, oxytocin, and prolactin increase dramatically.  The effect is compounded by increased blood volume and circulation, which causes your hair to fall out less than normal.

Sleepless nights, crying baby and added stress become factors that lead to an increase in postpartum hair loss. The medical term for postpartum hair loss is telogen effluvium, also referred to as postpartum alopecia.

Immediately after delivery, hormone levels drop quickly and it results in sudden hair loss. So, the normal hair fall that was delayed during pregnancy may fall out all at once.

To know more about types of hair loss in females read: https://www.drbatras.com/types-hairloss-females

Tips for hair fall control:

  • Ensure that you are getting regular exercise (avoid heavy exercises).
  • Consume a healthy diet rich in nutrients like Iron, Vitamin C and Vitamin E to help in postpartum recovery.
  • Avoid styling your hair with blow-dryers and chemical-based hair treatments like highlights, perms and straightening sessions.
  • Practice different relaxation techniques like mindfulness, meditation or breathing exercises to regulate hormonal imbalance.
  • Have regular thyroid tests.
  • Avoid brushing hair repeatedly when wet.

MANAGING HAIR LOSS DURING AND AFTER PREGNANCY

 

Homeopathy and postpartum hair loss:

Homeopathic medicine for hair loss helps your body in re-balancing the hormones. The main advantage of choosing homeopathy for hair fall treatment is the absence of toxic side-effects. Homeopathic medicines are safe for everyone and are ideal for all life stages including pregnant and lactating women.

Also read: https://www.drbatras.com/homeopathy-and-pregnancy-go-hand-in-hand

Also, homeopathic medicines are prescribed only after your homeopathic doctor evaluates the problem and your case in depth. The treatment is administered after a carefully evaluated study of the patient’s case history taking into account the nature of the disease, the temperament, the sensitivities, etc.

In a study conducted to prove the efficacy of homeopathic treatment for hair loss, it has been found that the recurrence rate of hair loss in patches was just 9.1 per cent in patients treated with homeopathy, whereas it was as high as 50 per cent in patients who took conventional treatment for it.

At Dr Batra’s, we have successfully treated over 1 million patients with homeopathy with a 91% success rate as per American Quality Assessors. For the best treatment outcomes, it is imperative to seek the guidance of a professional homeopathic doctor at our homeopathic clinic.

Book an appointment today to help us help you. https://www.drbatras.com/book-an-appointment

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