Postpartum Hair Loss: Why You Get Hair Fall After Pregnancy and What Can Help?

Pregnancy can throw a volley of symptoms your way. From morning sickness and cravings to gorgeous, healthy hair like never before, you’ll get a mix of both the good and the bad. But, a few months after you’ve given birth, those luscious locks may start falling off. Postpartum hair loss or hair fall after pregnancy is a very normal stage that some women go through. Today, we look at the various reasons for this hair loss and the steps you can take to improve the condition. 

Why do you have healthy hair during pregnancy?

The pregnancy glow is a real asset. Many women claim to have better, brighter skin along with thick, healthier hair growth. This is because your body is seeing a surge in certain hormones such as Estrogen. The Estrogen causes your hair growth cycle to change in such a way that the ‘growth-phase’ lasts for longer, leading to lesser hair fall. 

Why does your hair start falling out after pregnancy?

Once your baby is out, you may start to notice that your hair is falling out in clumps. First off, knowing that this is normal and a temporary condition can help alleviate the stress caused by the condition. 

On average we lose 50-100 hair every single day. During your pregnancy, this hair fall has stopped or gone down to a minimal amount. This means that by the time you give birth to your baby, you have fewer hair lost and hence that thicker mane. When your hormone levels start to normalise, this hair fall happens all together leading to what is called postpartum hair loss. 

This sudden but temporary hair fall can look like a lot in volume and may continue for up to 6 months post-birth. 

What can help with postpartum hair loss?

Between the stress of a newborn, feeding and sleepless nights, you shouldn’t have to worry about hair fall too. The good news is that the more you take care of your hair and scalp at this stage, chances are you’ll recover better and with healthier hair. Here are few ways to ensure that you are supporting your hair through this dramatic period, and also looking good(as good as new parenthood will allow!)

Choose your products well

You may start to notice that your hair is oily during pregnancy and after. The key to better hair and lesser hair fall is a clean scalp. Take your time to choose the hair care products that contain no toxins and are nourishing for both the hair and scalp. 

Shop around for hair care products that cleanse the scalp and contain medically-proven ingredients. SMIB’s products are free from 23 harmful ingredients and contain protein and marine complexes such as Niacinamide and Biotin, that keep hair silky and smooth. Additionally, SMIB’s Coral Calcium Shampoo maintains a healthy scalp as it relieves itching due to inflammation. It also forms a skin barrier to protect your scalp and by keeping your scalp healthy, and thereby prevents hair loss effectively. *

*A clinical test report showed that when used together as a complete set, SMIB’s hair loss shampoo, treatment, hair essence and massager helped to soothe the scalp, reduce the number of missing hair, improve scalp elasticity and increase tensile strength. 

Eat a balanced diet

While eating a full meal may be the last thing on your mind, any new mum needs nourishment for both her body and her hair. Try and include a diet full of fruits and vegetables as well as protein to keep your hair healthy. Also, try to include foods that contain iron and Zinc that are important minerals for hair growth and excellent for your baby too. 

Try a new haircut or style

Time may allow only for a mom bun or ponytail but a tight up-do is only causing your hair more harm. Choose a soft tie to keep your hair together. When stepping out of the house, try a new parting to cover any obvious gaps in your hair. 

Or simply speak to your hairdresser and try a shorter, easy to maintain hair cut. Getting a shorter style post-baby will make everything miles easier, including reducing the stress on your hair from tying it up. 

Nourish your scalp

It's obvious by now that your hair and scalp needs extra TLC. Consider adding a leave-in treatment or essence to your hair care regime. These are great as they allow you to go about your busy, new-mom day knowing that key ingredients are nourishing for both your hair and scalp. The SMIB innaBi Scalp Essence is a hair tonic that helps reduce hair loss, ease itchiness and calm an irritated scalp with the use of Coral Calcium. It also contains 6 proteins and marine complexes that keep hair silky and smooth. 

Have a few extra minutes in the day? Consider using the SMIB Plasma Scalp Massager helps our hair and scalp to absorb essential minerals and nutrients such as Calcium.

Plasma ions cleanse dead skin cells and sebum on the scalp and relive it of any itchiness. It also facilitates the regeneration of fibroblasts that make collagen and hence kickstarts the hair growth cycle. 

Be patient 

Postpartum hair loss is a pretty common condition. While you can take this time to ensure that your hair is well-equipped - product and diet-wise, know that stressing out is not helpful. Be patient and give your body time to recover. You’ll start to notice a difference within a few months after the hair loss and a mix of time, patience and nourishment will bring back the hair you always loved.

 

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