Post baby - Hair Trials and Tribulations

[pbuckley]

I just had my precious Angel 3 months ago. My hair is not 5 inches past my bra-strap. I am dieting and exercising so I'm feeling really good. But, now that I am putting some order into my life I find I have less time for my hair. It is taking a beating because of it. My hair is shedding more than it has before, my scalp has dry white patches, not dandruff, just dry patches everywhere you can part it. And I can't find the time to wash it twice a week like I use to. Heck I don't even have a good product selection and I can't even remember what used to work for me. I need some help. What can I do? Winter is fast approaching and this is the time where my hair sheds I can't take seeing anymore of it coming out than whats on my floor already. Any suggestions?

 

[lkg4healthyhair]

Congratulations she is adorable!!!!!

I know what you are going thru. Eventually ithe shedding will stop. Mine lasted 4 months...and it was BAD

How about washing your hair while you are taking a shower (kill two birds) then you can airdry in a pontail or try Sylver's Scarf Method.

I found using Nexuss Keraphix was good for my hair and you only have to leave it on 3-5 minutes. I used it weekly.

Dont forget to continue taking the prenatal vitamin or a multi vitamin

Here is some helpful helpful info:
Approximately 90% of your hair is growing at any one time with the other 10% entering into a resting phase. Every two to three months, the resting hair falls out and allows new hair to grow in its place. Telogen effluvium is the excessive shedding of hair that occurs one to five months following pregnancy. This is not uncommon, affecting somewhere between 40 to 50% of women; but like most changes that happen during pregnancy, it is temporary.

Is there abnormal hair loss during pregnancy?
Hair loss that is connected to pregnancy usually occurs after delivery. During pregnancy, an increased number of hairs go into the resting phase, which is part of the normal hair loss cycle. This condition is not serious enough to cause bald spots or permanent hair loss, and should begin to diminish within 3-5 months after delivery. If you feel that you are experiencing unusual hair loss while you are pregnant, this may be due to a vitamin or mineral deficiency.

Why do people talk about hair loss and pregnancy?
The most common period of hair loss related to pregnancy occurs approximately three months after delivery. The rise in hormones during pregnancy, keeps hair that would have normally fallen out. After delivery, the hormones return to normal levels, which allows the hair to fall out and return to the normal cycle. Unfortunately, the normal hair loss that had been delayed because of pregnancy tends to all fall out at the same time.

Recommendations for Your Hair During Pregnancy and After Delivery:
There are a number of things that you can do to have a healthier head of hair and/or reduce the extent of some of the hair loss during pregnancy or after delivery:

*Consult with your physician to ensure a proper balance of hormones.
*Avoid pigtails, cornrows, hair weaves, braids and tight hair rollers which can pull and stress your hair.
*Eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables, which contain flavonoids, many of which are antioxidants that may provide protection for the hair follicles and encourage hair growth.
*Use shampoos and conditioners that contain biotin and silica.
*Hair is fragile when it is wet, so be gentle; avoid fine tooth combs
*If you need to use blow dryers and other heated hair instruments, try to use the cooler, lower settings.
*Supplement your diet with the following nutrients:
Vitamin B complex
Biotin
Inositol
Vitamin C with bioflavonoids
Coenzyme Q10
Vitamin E
Zinc
Horsetail
Pygeum and Saw Palmetto