First of all congratulations on your pregnancy!
One of the major changes is change with the hair like other parts of the
body. It could thin or fall out, or it could also thicken. Understanding why this
happens during pregnancy and what you can do to help the problem will help you
in fighting the thinning and loss of your hair or with extra hair growth.
Hormones have lot of effects on your hair. The main reason your hair will
change during pregnancy is the change in hormones. Estrogen plays a large part
in the way that your hair is shaped. If your hair begins to grow faster and
becomes thicker, it is most likely because there is an increased amount of
estrogen that is moving through your body.
Estrogen moves to the hair follicles
in your body to increase the growth rate. There will also be extra nutrients
that are provided from the estrogen increase, which will also increase hair
growth. This is usually a result of the estrogen allowing the metabolism to
move faster, which then supplies extra nutrients throughout the body.
Another change that you may notice from pregnancy is a change in the style.
Your hair may not only be fuller or thinner, but may also change from straight
to curly, or have the opposite effect. This is usually attributed to the
hormone changes as well. The hormone increase that you experience will
automatically move into the cortex, where hair begins to grow and add the
texture to it. Usually, this will not change back until the hormones return to
normal after pregnancy.
One of the things to be
aware of is if your hair falls out during your pregnancy, it is
most likely a result of not receiving enough nutrients for your body to produce
the right amounts of estrogen. Without those essential nutrients, your body is unable to produce the amount of estrogen it needs. This is especially a problem within the first
trimester because of morning sickness and nausea. It is important to make sure
that you are getting the right amounts of nutrients during this time to allow
your body to stay balanced.
Knowing what changes your body goes through during pregnancy will help you
adjust your hair routine to keep it healthy. Additional vitamins and other
supplements will help your hair and scalp healthy and your hair beautiful.
Some suggestions to avoid/prevent hair loss:
1. Avoid tying your hair too tightly.
2. As hair is more fragile when it is wet, avoid tying your hair while it is still damp.
3. Use a wide tooth comb to slowly untangle your hair, starting from the ends up.
4. Supplement your diet with the following vitamins and supplements:
- Vitamin B Complex
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin C
- Zinc
5. Avoid Stress! Avoid potentially stressful situations. If you have a stressful job, take short breaks in-between for a breather.
Some suggestions to avoid/prevent hair loss:
1. Avoid tying your hair too tightly.
2. As hair is more fragile when it is wet, avoid tying your hair while it is still damp.
3. Use a wide tooth comb to slowly untangle your hair, starting from the ends up.
4. Supplement your diet with the following vitamins and supplements:
- Vitamin B Complex
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin C
- Zinc
5. Avoid Stress! Avoid potentially stressful situations. If you have a stressful job, take short breaks in-between for a breather.
