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Delivery day: the day you get to hold your sweet little babe in your arms for the first time and finally wave goodbye to all of those pregnancy symptoms you dealt with over the last nine months! Until a couple of weeks later when you brush your hair first thing in the morning and notice a tumbleweed of hair fall to the ground at your feet. And so, postpartum hair loss has begun. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While a perfectly normal experience for all new mamas, postpartum hair loss is rarely discussed preemptively by your doctors, friends or family, leading you to believe it\u2019s abnormal and scary. Don\u2019t stress, we\u2019re here to tell you why it\u2019s happening and what you can do to prevent or alleviate it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is postpartum hair loss?<\/b><\/h4>\n

Simply put, it\u2019s the rapid loss or thinning of hair after your baby is born. \u00a0Before pregnancy, the normal rate of hair loss is about 80-100 hairs each day. However, during your pregnancy, your levels of estrogen and progesterone increase greatly, causing that number of hairs lost to decline to almost zero. Once you\u2019ve had your little one, the hormone levels go back down to their normal setting and your scalp has to make up for lost time.<\/span><\/p>\n

So much so, that it\u2019s perfectly normal for a postpartum mama to lose up to <\/span>400<\/b> hairs a day! You will see this when brushing your hair, during your shower or any time you run your fingers through your hair. And while it may seem alarming, <\/span>trust us<\/b>, it\u2019s normal, and almost all of us go through it. \u00a0While it can take up to 12 months after baby\u2019s birth to go back down to normal hair loss, it can end as early as six months after.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Can I prevent it?<\/b><\/h4>\n

Unfortunately, there are no\u00a0guaranteed ways to prevent postpartum hair loss. It\u2019s a natural part of your hormonal cycle throughout pregnancy and motherhood, and your scalp just has to do its thing. Don\u2019t take it personally, it\u2019s only temporary.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How can I deal with it?<\/b><\/h4>\n

Supplements<\/span><\/i>. Just because your pregnancy is over, doesn\u2019t mean you need to immediately stop taking those prenatal vitamins. Chock full of essential nutrients for your body, there\u2019s no secret that they can lead to better skin, hair and nails. You can also try fish oil or biotin (m<\/em><\/span>ake sure you always discuss supplements with your medical professional if you have any concerns<\/span><\/i>). Or supplement with a good diet — healthy fats are great for hair health.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t. Stress.<\/span><\/i> Postpartum or not, stress can be directly correlated to hair loss. When juggling life with a new baby, it can be overwhelming — make sure you\u2019re taking some time to yourself, too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Avoid heat-styling.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0It will come as no surprise that heat tools are hard on your hair. Don\u2019t stress the hair you have left by putting excessive heat on it. \u00a0Try air-drying after you shower, and opt for a messy bun, chignon or ponytail over highly stylized hairdos. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Targeted products.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0There are plenty of shampoos, conditioners and leave-in products that are specifically formulated for postpartum hair loss. They\u2019ll promote growth, encourage thickness of hair strands and work to return your hair to its natural state…quickly!<\/span><\/p>\n

Have patience.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0We know it\u2019s <\/span>hard<\/span><\/i> when your hair doesn\u2019t feel like your own, and you feel like you have no control. But rest assured that your hair WILL return to normal. (*If you ever feel like you\u2019re experiencing excessive postpartum hair loss, don\u2019t be afraid to reach out to your doctor!)<\/span><\/p>\n

People may not talk about postpartum hair loss, but it\u2019s a natural part of the pregnancy process. Armed with a little bit of knowledge and some patience, we promise you\u2019ll get through it just fine. Rock that messy bun!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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