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Postpartum many women, rather I must say all women face hair fall issue. It’s not easy to deal with it as it brings in lots of stress and fear of going bald. The amount of hair we lose in fact is that scary. Many think that it is because of the loss of nutrients in your body. I would like to share limited knowledge on why it happens. Hair fall is routine and if you are losing a bit of hair every now and then it means that your body is healthy. During pregnancy, this cycle stops as Estrogen in our body increases. All the hair which had to fall of stays put. After delivery in 2 to 3 months, the Estrogen level in your body starts decreasing. This is when you start seeing a lot of hair fall. Why did you feel it is lots? As all the hair which had to fall and regrow hasn’t fallen during your pregnancy. And now along with regular hair fall, you are losing all those hair too. It is too much in some cases. But trust me it’s quite natural.

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When does Postpartum hair fall stop?

This starts after 2 or 4 months of delivery and may continue till the baby completes 1 year.

Tips to stop Postpartum Hairfall

1. Exercise – Start exercising.

2. Healthy diet. – nutritious food – including fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lots of water.
– Protein – Milk products, eggs, dry fruits, sweet potato
– Vitamin A – Carrot, Pumpkin & Spinach
– Vitamin C – Citrus fruits and berries- uppunerale, mango, papaya, pineapple

3. Take Supplements – Do not skip taking supplements if suggested by the doctor. Iron, Calcium, or Vitamin

4. Go out to the sun – Vitamin D is another deficiency that causes hair fall. Postpartum women are restricted to stay inside 4 walls. It’s good to go out and meet the sun. Morning 7 to 9 or evening 4-6 are the ideal time

5. Stay Happy – Anxiety and depression makes it worse

Generic Hair Care tips

1. Apply oil prior to an hour of the bath. Do not rub your hair with shampoo or shikakai

2. Do not go to direct sunlight for hair drying – your baby won’t catch a cold, it’s a myth

3. Do not use a hairdryer either. Also, skip using straighteners to avoid damage.

4. Stop brushing post hair wash. Chances of losing more hair.

5. Do not use multiple hair care products in the scare of losing hair. You are damaging it more with unwanted products

6. Stick to basics which you used to follow prior to delivery.

7. Using natural hair masks and healthy oil helps

8. Don’t mind trying a new hairstyle. My funda is shorter the better at this time. Makes you look 5 years younger instantly.

Towards the end, I would like to remind you that this is a phase. It happens postpartum to all mommies. You can only make it better but not escape this. Hence keep calm and take care

Video: Postpartum Hairfall & Haircare

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