Becoming a mother is probably one of the happiest times in your life. There’s so much joy and love. Yet some new mothers experience a downside – hair loss. Learn more about postpartum hair loss in new moms. What to expect, why it happens, and what you can do.
What Causes Postpartum Hair Loss in New Moms?
We understand the shock of finding excess hair after washing or brushing it. The good news is that this is a normal thing and you’re not really losing your hair. To explain it better, normally you lose hair each day. Most people experience a loss of about 100 hairs. While you are pregnant, your hormones are working overtime to prevent this. Therefore, some expectant mothers have a lush and thick mane of hair. Your progesterone and estrogen levels are high during pregnancy. This creates an environment for the hair to keep growing.
After you have your baby, the hormones go back to how they were before you were expecting. Now you may see all those hairs come out at once. This can frighten you but it’s nothing at all to worry about. Your hair is just getting back to how it was before.
How Long Does the Postpartum Hair Loss Last?
Sometimes how long this hair loss lasts depends on whether you’re breastfeeding. For some people, that is. Some find that breastfeeding delays the shedding of hair.
Hair remains in this ‘resting’ stage for approximately three months before it falls out and new growth shows itself
Within a year’s time, your locks should be back to the way they looked before you were pregnant.
You’re not losing all of your hair, and you’re not going bald. In fact, you simply had extra hair while pregnant.
Everyone Is Unique
Some women do not experience hair loss at all after having a baby. Some lose hair with one child, but not another. Every person is unique. The average in those experiencing postpartum hair loss is up to 400 strands a day. That sounds like a lot but it’s completely normal.
Look Your Best
Losing hair is normal after childbirth. If you’re suffering from hair loss, Genesis II provides women with a diverse collection of hair loss solutions, including natural hair replacement systems. To schedule a free consultation click here.
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