Hair loss after giving birth to second child

Many mothers say: They have severe hair loss after giving birth. The floors of their bedrooms and living rooms, and especially the bathroom, are covered with their hair. What should they do? Will I become bald afterwards? Today, let’s take a look together to resolve this doubt.

In fact, postpartum hair loss is actually a relatively normal physiological phenomenon. There is no need to worry too much, but it cannot be ignored.

Studies have shown that 35%-45% of pregnant women will have their hair gradually turn yellow and experience varying degrees of hair loss in areas such as the forehead and hairline 2 to 6 months after giving birth. This is mainly due to changes in hormones in the pregnant mother's body.

1. The key reasons for postpartum hair loss

During pregnancy, the abundant estrogen in the body will slow down the growth rate of hair, causing the growth period of hair that should have fallen out to be prolonged.

In addition, during pregnancy, both diet and rest are relatively sufficient and regular, and the good condition of the body will also be reflected in the hair. Therefore, during this period of time, pregnant women's hair will become stronger, with less hair loss and more sleek.

After giving birth, the estrogen content in women's bodies drops significantly, which causes a lot of hair that was supposed to fall out but was in an accelerated growth period to fall out.

In addition to changes in female hormones, mental anxiety after giving birth, poor rest, unbalanced diet, poor medical care, even not washing your hair during the confinement period, fasting to lose weight, seasonal hair loss, etc., will all aggravate hair loss.

Concentrated outbreaks of hair loss will make postpartum hair loss look very serious, and even some parts of the head, such as the middle part of the head, will cause hair to be exposed.

2. How to solve postpartum hair loss

Generally, postpartum hair loss can be repaired on its own. Most of the postpartum hair loss will be repaired on its own within 6-9 months, and no more than 1 year at most.

If the hair loss is still very serious after more than a year, it is recommended to go to a professional hospital for hair follicle testing, proper treatment, and medication.

In addition, you can also adjust by maintaining a regular schedule, eating a balanced diet, maintaining a positive attitude and relaxing your body and mind. When washing your hair, you should also pay attention to choosing a gentle, non-irritating moisturizing shampoo. Do not dye or perm your hair, do not tie your hair too tightly, etc., which can also reduce hair loss.