Welcoming your newborn is a joyous time, but the postpartum period can bring physical changes. A common experience is Postpartum Hair Loss (alopecia), where hair shedding increases. Usually, people lose 50 to 100 hairs daily. However, after childbirth, individuals often lose more hair because of hormone shifts. So, we are here to help you understand the reasons and provide you with solutions that can help.
Hormonal Shifts and Your Hair’s Cycle
Hormone changes after pregnancy affect your hair growth. During pregnancy, for example, many notice thicker hair since more follicles are in the growth phase. After delivery, though, hormone levels drop. As a result, more hair follicles enter the resting phase and shed, which leads to increased hair loss.
New England Associates®: Your Partner in Hair Restoration
At New England Associates®, we know the distress of hair loss. Since 1982, we’ve offered personalized hair restoration solutions. Our treatments and products address different kinds of hair loss, including postpartum alopecia. Our goal is to help you get fuller, healthier hair again.
Effective Solutions for Postpartum Hair Loss
While postpartum hair loss might seem unavoidable, healthy habits and treatments can help.
- Nourish Your Body: A balanced diet with the right vitamins and minerals helps hair grow healthy. While caring for your baby is most important, you should try to eat nutrient-rich foods like leafy greens and fruits. Also, think about taking supplements to fill any gaps. If your body doesn’t have enough nutrients, it focuses on your vital organs, so things like hair growth can be affected. HairStart® Essentials™ can help restore the nutrients your body needs for healthy hair.
- Cultivate Calm and Rest: Stress and worry can cause or make hair loss worse. Also, stress hormones can mess up your hair’s growth cycle. So, try relaxing activities like meditation or gentle postnatal yoga. Plus, try to sleep when your baby naps. After all, not getting enough sleep is a type of stress that’s linked to hair loss.
- Gentle Hair Care: How you handle your hair is important. For instance, don’t brush too hard. A gentle brush can help. Also, tight hairstyles can cause breakage. Instead, use soft things like bandanas or scrunchies instead of tight hair ties. Finally, protect your hair from the sun by wearing a loose hat.
Explore Effective Treatments:
- Laser (LLLT) Growth Therapy: This technology really helps hair grow. New England Associates® has been offering it as a successful treatment for decades. Not only is it generally considered safe for breastfeeding mothers, it is even potentially beneficial, particularly for addressing issues like nipple pain and promoting healing of nipple trauma.
- Coconut Oil: For finer hair, it can stop breakage by getting deep into the hair. Putting it on your scalp can also moisturize and clean out buildup, which can help hair grow back.
- Biotin (Vitamin B7): You can find it in foods like eggs and nuts. It might also reduce swelling in hair roots and help hair grow.
- Flaxseed Oil: Putting it on your scalp can help hair grow. Plant-based oils, too, seal the outer layer of hair, which reduces breakage and frizz. Also, it has good things like omega-3s and vitamins that help hair.
- nea Replenish Plus: This intense treatment is enriched with Moroccan Argan Oil and Shea Butter. It deeply penetrates the cuticle of your hair to rebuild strength, restore elasticity, and hydrate hair that’s dry or damaged.
- HairStart® Products are scientifically proven to slow your hair loss and allow your healthy hair to grow. While these are generally known to be safe, if you are breast-feeding, feel free to consult with your doctor first.
New England Associates®: Helping Your Hair Health
At New England Associates®, we offer multiple solutions. For example, we have HairStart® Products including gentle and thorough shampoos, conditioners, and treatments for hair loss. Our Laser Hair Replacement Therapy promotes hair growth by helping hair follicles get the nutrition they need. In addition, we provide Non-Surgical Hair Replacement to add volume right away. We offer Hair Restoration/Transplant surgery options for long-lasting results. Lastly, we give Nutritional Guidance with advice on food and supplements for healthy hair.
Begin Your Journey to Feeling Confident Again
While postpartum hair loss often doesn’t last forever, taking care of your hair and looking into treatments can really help. So, contact New England Associates® for a free talk. Our experts will look at what you need and help you find the best ways to get fuller, healthier hair. We’re here to help you.