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How Common Are Hair Changes During Pregnancy?

Skin, hair and nail changes are most common when you are expecting a new baby.

Pregnancy is the time for you to experience all sorts of temporary body changes that may need special care and also adjustments during the months leading up to the birth of your child.

Most women notice a great change in their hair. Understanding what is going on with your hair in pregnancy can help you a lot as you also need some special adjustments to hair care [hair loss solutions].

Causes of hair changes during pregnancy:

Most pregnant women notice that the hair on their scalp becomes thicker during the pregnancy period. Most women lose a lot of hair for some weeks or months after the delivery.

These are completely normal changes. The growth of your hair gets back to its normal cycle six months after the delivery.

During pregnancy, your hair stays in its resting phase for a longer period of time. Therefore, hair fall-out becomes reduced, which makes your hair appear thicker and fuller.

After the delivery, this resting phase will be shortened and falling out of the hair starts and new hair begins to grow. After pregnancy, hair fall-out becomes increased all at once and makes your hair appear thinner than usual.

You will observe hair changes not only on your scalp, but you may also notice some changes throughout your body.

You will observe the growth of hair on your upper lip, chin, arms, legs and cheeks during the pregnancy period. Also, you will observe the growth of new hair on your belly, back and breasts.

The main reasons for this type of hair changes during pregnancy are pregnancy hormone and increased levels of cortisone. Usually, within six months, this growth gets back to its normal level.

Things you need to do for hair changes during pregnancy:

In order to reduce this unwanted hair growth during pregnancy, you can safely wax, shave or tweeze. Don’t use bleaches or depilatories to remove the hair as they can enter into your skin. It is safe to consider permanent hair removal methods during pregnancy, but you will feel little pain and discomfort with them.

Things you need to do to have healthier hair during and after pregnancy:

  • Consume a well balanced diet, i.e. high in fruits and vegetables as it can give protection for your hair shafts and encourage the growth of the hair.
  • Don’t use blow dryers or other warm hair instruments. If it is necessary to use a hair dryer, use it with a cooler setting.
  • Be gentle with your hair when it is delicate and wet. Don’t use sharp tooth combs.
  • Avoid the usage of tight braids, cornrows, tight hair roller, and pigtails as they can stress and pull your hair.

Just remember that these are normal changes and are temporary. If you observe hair fall-out for more than six months after the delivery, consult a practitioner to control the hair fall-out.

How Common Are Hair Changes During Pregnancy? was last modified: September 22nd, 2017 by pnreddy1
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