Postpartum Hair Loss Explained: Why It Happens & What You Can Do

You have made it, and you got your gorgeous kid!

But your hair is going away! It’s pretty depressing, and you’re already burnt out after the labor, but it’s natural, and you have nothing to be afraid of; it’s only a phase!

Today, we are talking about postpartum hair loss and helping you recover from it. Let’s see how!

What Is Postpartum Hair Loss?

Simply put, during pregnancy, your estrogen reaches its peak, which makes your hair super fabulous for a few months, but then it goes south, which causes thinning and shedding.

This leads to hair follicles being put in a resting phase, which is a weak state that makes them vulnerable to any effect.

For How Long Does Postpartum Hair Loss Last?

You can expect postpartum hair loss to start anywhere between 3 and 4 months, and it can last for several months.

But don’t get depressed, you know now what to expect, you can act early to try to hinder the hair loss and make it less visible.

Recovering from hair loss can take time, but it’s always worth the wait.

How to Know It’s Postpartum Hair Loss?

Postpartum hair loss is quite distinctive, as it typically begins within a few months after delivery and can be treated within a year.

Secondly, you notice a diffused pattern rather than a systematic pattern.

The happy side of it is that you will be focusing on the whole of your scalp, which makes the comeback pretty gorgeous with full hair all over the place! 

And it’s not tied to any previous hair loss or medical condition.

When you find it perfectly fits the criteria, it will be the issue, but you can always rule symptoms out with your doctor for a more qualified opinion.

How to Manage Postpartum Hair Loss?

Sadly, you can’t prevent postpartum hair loss, but you can manage it and hinder its progression with a few steps.

1. You need to be gentle while brushing, shampooing, and styling your hair so you don’t hurt your hair follicles. 
2. You must avoid tension-based hairstyles like braiding or any style that drags the hair away from the hairline. 
3. You should eat a balanced diet full of iron, protein, and vitamins so you don’t have a nutritional deficiency. 
4. Water is essential to support the other methods, so you need to drink frequently throughout the day to stay hydrated. 
5. Stress is a huge factor that causes postpartum hair loss, so you need to learn new ways to manage it. Even if your baby wakes you up late at night, you should learn to meditate and do yoga to support the peace of mind needed to navigate this problem.

What to Expect from Postpartum Hair Loss?

Like we said, it will be resolved within a year, but if there is scalp redness or scaling, then you really should see your doctor to treat any underlying condition.

Your hair will eventually come back to its pre-pregnancy state; all you need is patience and a little distraction from your beautiful newborn.

You can wear stylish hats, scarves, and medical wigs during this period for a temporary solution until you return to your glory!

So start contacting your Cranial Prosthesis Specialist!