Is there any hair loss after giving birth?

It is said that giving birth is like walking through the gates of hell for a woman. Even if her life is not in danger, giving birth will still cause many problems for her body. Some women will become obese after giving birth; some women will develop various diseases due to giving birth because their resistance becomes very weak; some women will also experience varying degrees of hair loss. So is there anyone who doesn’t experience hair loss after giving birth?

About 35% to 45% of women will experience varying degrees of hair loss within 7 months after delivery due to excessive production of estrogen during pregnancy.

From about 4 months of pregnancy, a woman's hair is in the absolute best condition, and the proportion of hair follicles in the growing phase increases. According to statistics, about 90% of the hair in mid- and late pregnancy enters the growing phase, which means that the number of hair "overserving" increases. At this time, the hair appears smooth and thick, with very little dandruff. After the baby is born, the mother's body begins to return to its original state and the estrogen produced in the body begins to decrease. It takes about 2 to 7 months to restore this balance.

During this period, the number of resting hair follicles quickly increases to compensate. Those "overserving" hair, that is, the hair that should normally fall off during pregnancy but does not fall off, often fall off within 2 to 7 months after delivery. Because the amount of hair that falls out is far greater than the amount that grows, some mothers may feel fear, anxiety, depression, or even mental breakdown, which can lead to psychological hair loss.

In addition, although miscarriage is an abnormal birth, it not only has a great impact on the whole body's physiological system like normal delivery, but also has a greater impact on people's psychology, so hair loss can also occur. Most cases of hair loss begin 6 to 8 weeks after abortion. If it leads to abnormal menstruation, anemia and other phenomena, the impact on hair will be further increased.

Postpartum hair loss is an extremely common condition. Some women experience hair loss after giving birth to one child, while others do not lose hair after giving birth to one child, but suddenly lose a lot of hair after giving birth to another child. Postpartum hair loss is identified based on the pattern and timing of hair loss, which is similar in pattern to male pattern baldness, with hair loss at the hairline, receding hair at the temples, and thinning hair across the head.

Postpartum hair loss is a temporary phenomenon. Once new hair grows out, the hair loss will heal itself without treatment. Women who experience postpartum hair loss should stay calm, eat a healthy diet, wash their hair regularly, massage their scalp, and promote blood circulation in the scalp, which is conducive to the growth of new hair.

Due to the characteristics of pregnancy, the body needs a lot of nutrients, more vitamins and minerals during this period. Therefore, pregnant women need to pay special attention to a reasonable, balanced and healthy diet, avoid smoking, drinking and irritating foods. At the same time, they should consume more B vitamins that are good for hair growth, and supplement iron in time.

After giving birth, you should also avoid high-fat foods to avoid excessive oil production on the scalp. Plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits should be consumed. Postpartum hair loss usually occurs between 2 and 7 months after delivery. It is best to go to the hospital for a check-up 6 to 8 weeks after delivery to find out whether you are suffering from iron deficiency or anemia. You should eat more iron-rich foods such as pork liver and eggs for prevention. Drink plenty of water every day, wash your hair regularly to promote blood circulation in the head, and you can also seek help from a doctor.

Considering the specialness and importance of this period, hair care should be simple and natural. Try not to perm, dye, or use hot hair dryers to avoid damaging your hair, which may cause it to break or fall off. During pregnancy, hair is often drier, so dry hair care is more appropriate. Postpartum hair is often more oily and should be cared for according to oily hair.