Reasons for hair loss after childbirth

The body of a mother will be in a special period after giving birth. Some pregnant women will experience abnormal phenomena and feel uncomfortable. Some people think that this is a normal postpartum phenomenon. Hair loss is a common symptom, but in fact, the reasons for hair loss after giving birth vary from person to person. Next, we will introduce to you the reasons for hair loss after giving birth.

(1) Changes in hormone levels

Hair, like other tissues, undergoes metabolism. Generally speaking, all hair needs to be replaced every 5 years, but because hair is usually renewed in stages and batches, it is not easy for people to notice. During pregnancy, since the pregnant mother secretes more estrogen than usual, the lifespan of the hair is extended, the rate of hair loss slows down, and a large amount of hair "serves overdue". After childbirth, the estrogen level in the body returns to normal, and those "overserved" hairs "retire" one after another, resulting in postpartum hair loss.

(2) Imbalance in nutrient supply

Some women have a monotonous diet during pregnancy, which cannot meet the nutritional needs of the mother and fetus. During the postpartum lactation period, if the new mother has poor digestion and absorption functions, or the diet is too monotonous and picky, or some new mothers even go on a diet to restore their slim figure after childbirth, it is easy to suffer from nutritional deficiencies or unbalanced nutrition, resulting in insufficient supply of protein, vitamins or minerals in the body, which affects hair growth.

Postpartum hair loss is medically known as "delivery-related alopecia". According to statistics, 35%-45% of postpartum women will experience this type of hair loss. Modern medical research believes that postpartum hair loss is actually a physiological phenomenon. From the perspective of Western medicine, postpartum hair loss is caused by changes in hormone levels; from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, postpartum hair loss is caused by deficiency of both Qi and blood. It usually stops on its own around 6-9 months after delivery, so don't be too nervous.

The above content is an introduction to the reasons for hair loss after giving birth. If the mother still has some symptoms that cannot be relieved within a period of time after giving birth, she must go to the hospital for a detailed examination. Problems that arise after delivery cannot be ignored. Severe problems may cause lifelong harm to pregnant women, so they must be taken seriously.