by Marketing Manager | May 5, 2023 | Postpartum
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What can you expect to experience with hair loss after pregnancy?
Many women experience excess hair shedding after pregnancy. This hair shedding is most prevalent at around 4 months post pregnancy.
Why Do Women Experience Hair Loss After Pregnancy?
Hair loss after pregnancy is normal and common. It happens because of the changing hormone levels in our bodies during and after pregnancy. During pregnancy, especially during the third trimester, our bodies increase the amount of estrogen produced. This increased estrogen causes more hair development than pre-pregnancy. After pregnancy, our levels of estrogen decrease, and this causes us to stop producing as many hair follicles.
How Do I Treat the Hair Loss?
There is nothing available to treat postpartum hair loss, but oftentimes there is no need to treat it either. Most women find that their hair returns to its normal state at around one year after delivery. If you are concerned about your appearance during the postpartum hair loss stage there are a few tricks that you can try to help feel your best during this time:
- Try a new hairstyle. Some hairstyles can make your hair appear thicker
- Try a volumizing shampoo to add an appearance of fuller hair
- Try a lightweight conditioner and only use conditioner on the ends of your hair so that your hair is not weighed down
- Avoid tight hairstyles that can pull at your hair
Things to Watch Out for With Postpartum Hair Loss
It’s possible that strands of hair may wrap around parts of your baby’s body causing pain and damage to their circulation. This is called a “hair tourniquet” and is considered rare. Be sure to check on your baby, and, if you notice a hair tourniquet either remove the hair strands or contact your baby’s healthcare provider to remove them.
Additionally, if you’ve noticed that you’re still excessively shedding hair at one year postpartum, you should consider speaking with your healthcare professional as there could be another cause of your hair loss.
References
- “Hair Loss In New Moms”. AAD, American Academy of Dermatology. 5 August 2010.
- “Postpartum Hair Loss”. Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic. 13 June 2022.
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by Marketing Manager | Feb 24, 2022 | Postpartum
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Postpartum Recovery Tips For New Moms
The first few weeks after giving birth bring with them some of the most exciting moments of your life. At the same time, you’re dealing with sleepless nights and adjusting to caring for a new baby, all while recovering from the physical stresses of giving birth. Planning for postpartum is just as important as planning for pregnancy and birth. These recovery tips can help you prepare well and recover easier.
What is postpartum?
Postpartum refers to the first six weeks after giving birth. During this time, your body is healing from giving birth and adjusting to no longer being pregnant. Your body will go through many changes during this time. Those changes will look different for every woman, so it’s important not to compare your postpartum recovery to anyone else’s.
Postpartum Recovery Tips
- Prioritize rest
You may often hear the phrase, “Sleep when the baby sleeps!” While most moms roll their eyes at this while they think of the overflowing dishes in the sink, the pile of laundry, or the fact that they haven’t even had the chance to take a shower today, the sentiment is true – you should prioritize rest. Not only are your nights being interrupted every few hours to care for your baby, but your body is also recovering from the physical stresses of giving birth. To cope with the fatigue of sleepless nights and help your body heal, rest with your baby. The dishes can wait!
- Ask for help
For many new moms, this is easier said than done. You may feel guilty asking for help, or you may want to feel like you have everything under control. However, everyone needs help from time to time. Especially new moms. Don’t hesitate to ask a friend or family member to run errands, cook a meal, clean up around the house, or hold the baby while you get some much-needed rest. Remember, it takes a village!
- Nourish your body
While you will spend much of your time ensuring your baby is getting proper nourishment, it’s important to keep yourself nourished during the postpartum period – and beyond. Enjoying healthy snacks and eating nourishing meals will have a positive impact on your recovery and healing process. As well as your milk supply if you choose to breastfeed. Focus on healthy, foods such as whole grains, nuts and seeds, fresh fruits and vegetables, and healthy proteins.
If you are breastfeeding, you may find yourself hungrier than usual. This is normal and is your body’s way of telling you it needs extra nourishment to support a healthy milk supply. Listen to your body and nourish it well.
If you’re a new mom, know that the postpartum period can feel daunting, but it is also a joyous time full of excitement. If you remember to prioritize rest, ask for help, and nourish your body, you will walk the road of postpartum with a little more ease and be on the road to recovery in no time.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1618658856512{margin-top: 75px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Services We Offer:”][vc_column_text]
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