How to Prevent or Stop Postpartum Hair Loss

There are so many changes a mama’s body goes through even after giving birth. Sadly, hair loss is one of them. Read on and find out how to prevent or stop postpartum hair loss.

Hello, mama! If you notice an increase in your hair loss after giving birth, don’t be alarmed. However, while this is a common experience, it should also be something that you should pay attention to.

While postpartum hair loss isn’t necessarily harmful, it can significantly affect your confidence and everyday life. Aside from that, if this is left untreated, there can also be long-term effects.

Lucky for you, there are practical and easy ways to deal with postpartum hair loss.

But before that…

What causes postpartum hair loss?

According to an American Academy of Dermatology Association study, postpartum hair loss is caused by falling estrogen levels.

In the same article, they have explained that your hormones will eventually go back to normal. This means that your excessive hair shedding should be resolved by the time your baby celebrates its first birthday.

However, we understand that not everyone can wait for that long. If you are one of these people, here are ways how to prevent or stop postpartum hair loss:

Maintain Healthy Diet

Of course, we all know that this is important when dealing with anything wrong with the body. In general, eating right is crucial after giving birth. But, keeping track of what you eat will also be beneficial when dealing with postpartum hair loss.

It’s all about finding the necessary balance of vitamins and nutrients. When in doubt, eat a lot of vegetables, whole grains, and fresh fruit.

You can also increase your consumption of fish or flaxseed oils. These may contribute to the increase of essential fatty acids like omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9, which promote hair growth.

On top of this, don’t forget to stay hydrated. Drink water regularly. You can even set a timer so that you can keep track of your precious water intake.

Reduce Stress

How can a new mama avoid stress? It may seem impossible, but if you want to see less shedding from your hair, then you need to make time for relaxation.

Stress can aggravate hormonal imbalance which causes hair loss.

Remember that you can always ask for help and that people are willing to support you. Take time to meditate. You can also exercise. Or you can simply take a break and be nothing but yourself for a while.

Keep in mind that you need to take care of yourself so that you can also take care of others.

Be More Mindful of Your Hairstyle

We know that your hair isn’t exactly your primary priority as you are trying to raise your baby. But now is also the time to pay attention to your hairstyle. While it’s tempting to keep your hair in a bun or ponytail, this makes things worse for your excessive shedding.

It’s advisable to leave your hair down more often. While this may seem counterproductive as you will see more hair strands fall, trust us, it’s working.

When you put your hair up, you may not see hair fall right away. But as soon as your remove your scrunchie or whatever it is that you use to hold your hair, you will see that there are more breakage and shedding.

At this point, you should also take it easy to apply heat to your hair. This includes blowers and irons. This is also not the best time to color your hair.

Clean & Condition Your Hair Thoughtfully

Of course, the products you use on your hair are essential when dealing with postpartum hair loss. Right now, there are hair care items that are specifically formulated for mamas who are dealing with issues that you have right now

One of them is the Mama’s Choice Treatment Shampoo. This is made safe for pregnant women, breastfeeding, and experiencing excessive hair loss.

Aside from being free from SLS, SLES, paraben, dyes, alcohol, and silicones, this product is also made from natural ingredients such as kiwi, green pea, and candlenut.

But of course, don’t skip your conditioner! Lucky for you, our shampoo comes with a Treatment Conditioner that nourishes the hair, restores natural hair oils, and prevents tangles.

Incorporate these into your daily routine and expect stronger, thicker, and healthier hair sooner or later!

Apply Serum When Necessary

Sometimes, the regular shampoo + conditioner routine may not be enough. When this happens, a leave-in hair serum may be your best course of action.

The Mama’s Choice Strengthening Hair Serum is also a safe and effective option.

We have specially formulated this to stimulate new hair growth and maintain a healthy scalp. To use this, all you have to do is gently massage it until it’s absorbed. There is no need to rinse. This makes it a good option for mamas who simply don’t have the time.

In a study that we have conducted, this effectively reduced hair loss in 71% of Mamas who used it after 7 days. Who knows? You can be one of them soon.

Be Patient

The good news is your postpartum hair loss will eventually go away. The bad news is that it will not do so instantly.

Don’t let this make you feel worried or anxious. Instead, let your body take the time it needs to deal with hormonal imbalance. At the same time, let your scalp recover from the changes your body is going through.

In the meantime, follow these tips.

If you feel you need more assistance, you can always go to your doctor for advice.