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return to the normal cycle,” she usually returns the hair to pre- in focus: birth mother, baby & child April 2011
explains and the normal hair pregnancy thickness, despite
loss that was delayed during the feeling of balding many Minimizing and
pregnancy may fall out all at women experience, having Recovering From
once. In fact, up to 60 percent gotten used to their thicker Post-Partum Shed
of your hair that is in the growth pregnancy hair. “Hair loss is also
state may enter into the telogen a common reaction to stress, Because post-partum hair loss
resting state, she says and the usually occurring three months is governed by hormones, it
hair loss usually peaks three to after a traumatic incident,” she cannot be completely prevented.
four months after delivery as says and a particularly upsetting However, Mirza says that vitamins
your hair follicles rejuvenate or difficult birth may result in a and diet can help control the
themselves. Because of this, more severe post-partum shed. shed, as well as encouraging new
Mirza says that post-partum hair to grow back quickly. These
hair loss often begins at around CREDITS: tips may help to minimise post-
three to four months after Mona Mirza partum shed and ensure quick
the birth of the baby, and can Clinic Director, Biolite Aesthetic Clinic regrowth:
continue for a few months or up Dubai Healthcare City
to a year. Post-partum hair loss www.biolitedubai.com Keep taking prenatal vitamins;
04-3752122 many women take prenatals
whether they are pregnant or
not for the benefits to skin, hair
and nails. Otherwise, the specific
supplements Silica, Calcium and
Zinc all help with hair growth
and strength. Omegas, found in
fish, avocados and nuts or in the
dietary supplements Fish Oil and
Flaxseed Oil, are also beneficial to
hair growth.
Scalp massage stimulates
blood flow to the scalp, which
encourages the hair follicles to
grow hair. Scalp massage can be
done with the fingers, or with a
boar bristle brush—however, the
latter should only be used on
detangled hair, otherwise it will rip
through tangles and cause more
hair loss. Use of coconut oil over
the years has proved beneficial.
The birthing experience
should be as calm as possible.
Being well-informed, giving
birth in safe and comfortable
surroundings, and having a good
support system during and after
birth will ideally minimise any
emotional trauma.
Avoid thick creams or hair
masques which might clog
pores. Use mild rather than harsh
shampoos. The new growth may
initially appear to be finer than
older hairs; this is due to the fact
that hairs naturally taper at the
ends. Thus, the short regrowth may
appear ‘baby-fine’. Trimming the
new hairs will show that they are, in
fact, as thick as the original hairs.
Placenta hair loss treatment
incorporates all the essential
growth factors as a scalp
treatment combined with low
level lasers to inhibit hair loss and
accelerate growth of new follicles.
CREDIT: MONA MIRZA
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