What to eat for severe hair loss after childbirth

Research statistics show that 35%-45% of pregnant women will experience hair loss after giving birth. Although postpartum hair loss is normal, it is always worrying to see a lot of hair falling out every time you comb or wash your hair. So what foods should you eat to prevent severe hair loss after childbirth?

1. Why do you lose hair after giving birth?

1. Tension and anxiety

The impact of prenatal anxiety, the sensitivity caused by the changes in the body after giving birth, especially the sudden addition of a baby right after giving birth, worrying about not being able to take care of yourself, worrying about the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law during the confinement period, worrying about your body shape after giving birth... It is usually easy to have wild thoughts, anxiety, and tension during this period.

2. Lack of nutrition

During pregnancy, a lot of nutrients are supplemented, but when the baby is born, some mothers relax all of a sudden, and some even worry about gaining weight and do not pay attention to the intake of nutrients, which is also a major cause of hair loss.

3. Changes in growth hormone after childbirth

During pregnancy, the estrogen level in women's bodies increases rapidly. At this time, the hair reaches the healthiest stage in its life, and the hair life cycle during this period is shortened. After the birth of a child, estrogen levels may decrease and hair growth may gradually decrease. When the hormone in the pregnant woman's body returns to the normal level before delivery, those abundant hair during pregnancy begins to fall out. At the same time, new hair cannot quickly fill the gap in a short period of time. This will result in a situation where the alternation between the old and the new cannot continue, causing hair loss.

4. Bad habits during confinement

Nowadays, some families still have the old idea that pregnant women cannot wash or comb their hair before the confinement period. This causes the accumulation of oil secretions in the hair and the growth of bacteria, which affects the blood circulation of the hair, causing scalp inflammation and accelerated hair loss.

2. What should I do if my hair loss is serious after childbirth?

1. Take a balanced diet and avoid heavy-tasting foods.

After giving birth, pregnant women are weak and consume a lot of essence. At the same time, they need to breastfeed, so they cannot be negligent in diet. Pregnant women should balance the intake of grains, meat, beans, dairy products, fruits and vegetables and other foods. In addition, the main nutrients for hair come from protein and vitamin H biotin, so pregnant women can drink more milk, eat more protein and vitamin H content such as protein foods. Eat more foods that replenish blood, invigorate qi and protect the kidneys, and avoid heavy-tasting foods, so as to relieve the burden on hair.

2. Choose a suitable shampoo to avoid not washing your hair for a long time

In our traditional concept, you cannot wash your hair during confinement, otherwise you will suffer from headaches later. Actually, it is not. Not washing your hair for a long time will cause clogged pores and aggravate hair loss. With the improvement of today's daily living standards, pregnant women can wash their hair with warm water and dry it with a hair dryer immediately without any harm to the body. When washing your hair, it is more appropriate to choose a neutral shampoo.

3. Properly arrange your hair without pulling it

Because the hair is in a "resting period" after giving birth, if the hair is often tied up, it will accelerate hair loss. It is recommended not to tie the hair too tightly every day, or choose to let the hair down. When combing your hair, use your other hand to hold the center of your hair to prevent the hair from being too long and tangled, which will cause unnecessary tearing. Put your hair behind your head when breastfeeding to prevent the baby from running around and grabbing your hair. Of course, don't perm your hair just because your hair is thin, as this will only aggravate hair loss and will also affect your baby.