What to do if you lose hair during breastfeeding

Having beautiful hair is the dream of many women, but most mothers who have given birth will experience hair loss during the breastfeeding period. As for why this happens, it may be due to the decrease in the body's hormone levels after childbirth, which leads to concentrated hair loss. However, hair loss generally does not last too long. But many mothers are still very worried. So is there any good way to alleviate it?

Postpartum hair loss is determined by the growth pattern of hair. Hair growth is staged, and each hair follicle goes through a growth phase, a dormant phase, and a shedding phase. A hair will fall out after completing a cycle and be replaced by a new hair. In this way, all the hair will be replaced every five years. During pregnancy, the hair renewal process is disturbed due to the effects of the pituitary gland and estrogen. Pregnant women have the best hair and rarely fall out, which extends the lifespan of each hair. After giving birth, the new mother's hormone levels gradually return to normal. The metabolism returns to normal, so within 2-7 months after delivery, the hair that had been extended in life falls out. About 6 months after delivery, the proportion of hair will gradually recover, and it will return to its original hair density within 6 to 12 months.

What should breastfeeding mothers do if they lose their hair?

1. Eat a healthy diet and supplement nutrition in all aspects

The main source of nutrition for hair is protein. It is recommended that breastfeeding mothers must have a reasonable diet, supplement more protein, eat more foods rich in methionine in their daily diet, pay attention to iron supplementation, and eat more vegetables and fruits. It is incorrect for some mothers to diet or be picky about food during breastfeeding in order to maintain their figure.

2. Keep a happy mood

Because mothers shoulder the responsibility of taking care of the baby during breastfeeding, they suffer from excessive mental stress and lack of sleep, which leads to anxiety and depression, which is also one of the causes of hair loss. Therefore, breastfeeding mothers must keep a happy mood and adjust their status in time.

3. Cut your hair short

Long hair generally needs to absorb more nutrients. It is difficult for us to fully supply the nutrients needed by the hair during breastfeeding. We suggest that breastfeeding mothers cut their hair a little shorter. On the one hand, it can reduce dry and yellow hair and split ends, and on the other hand, it can supply as much nutrition to the hair as possible.

4. Massage your scalp more often

Massaging the scalp more often can increase blood circulation in the scalp. It is recommended that breastfeeding mothers do not pull their hair hard. When washing their hair, use your fingertips to massage the scalp for more than 2 minutes. You can also use a special massage comb to comb your hair several times a day to massage the scalp.

5. Wash your hair the right way

Some mothers who love cleanliness wash their hair every day. In fact, this is not conducive to hair care. It is recommended that breastfeeding mothers reduce the number of times they wash their hair according to the situation, choose nourishing and less irritating shampoos, use them with hair care products, and try to let the hair dry naturally after washing.

6. Comb your hair from the ends

Try to choose an anti-static wooden comb to comb your hair. Start by using a wooden comb with large gears to comb your hair smooth. Then use a dense-tooth comb to comb from the ends of the hair and gradually move upwards. Do not pull your hair hard.

7. Eat more hair-care foods

You can eat more black sesame, walnuts and other foods that nourish hair. During breastfeeding, you must not blindly believe in some folk remedies. It is best to consult a doctor before taking them.