Your body goes through many changes during pregnancy. Unfortunately, one issue some pregnant women face is hair loss. To help you maintain beautiful locks during this happy time, here’s a guide to why pregnancy sometimes leads to hair loss and how to prevent it.

Pregnancy & Hair Loss

Causes

A delicate balance of hormones is required for healthy hair growth. Pregnancy results in a massive shift in your normal hormone levels, which can throw off your regular hair growth cycle.

Hair growth also requires protein, since strands are made of it. Your body needs more nutrients than ever during pregnancy to nourish you and your baby, so even if your diet is the same as before you got pregnant, you could experience a protein deficiency. Certain pregnancy-related illnesses like gestational diabetes may also lead to hair loss.

Prevention

If your hair loss is related to an underlying health issue like diabetes or nutritional deficiency, then you need to address those concerns to get your hair back to normal. Consult a health care professional to discuss illnesses like gestational diabetes if you’re experiencing frequent urination, blurred vision, or excessive thirst. You can also ask your doctor about prenatal vitamins to increase your intake of nutrients, in addition to eating a healthy diet full of protein and iron. If you’ve noticed that you’re losing more hair than usual, avoid over-brushing and tight hairstyles that strain the follicles. 

If you’re facing hair loss after your pregnancy, New U in Rochester, NY, will help. In business for over 30 years, the company offers custom solutions for both men’s and women’s hair loss, including hair replacement, restoration, and noninvasive treatment programs. Depending on the extent of the damage, they may restore the look and feel of your hair in as little as 30 days. View a full selection of solutions for women on their website, or call (585) 272-7320 to schedule a consultation.