Hair Loss And Pregnancy
“Pregnancy and childbirth bring unique changes to your body, and your hair is no exception. The combination of nutritional demands, hormonal shifts, and physical and emotional stress can all impact the health of your hair.”
During Pregnancy
No matter where you are in your pregnancy or postpartum journey, we’re here to support you with a customized hair retention and restoration program. Our plant-based scalp treatments, combined with safe, non-invasive therapies like scalp detoxification and exfoliation, oxygen treatments, and low-level laser therapy, can help promote healthy hair growth. We also offer supplements approved by your OB/GYN or pediatrician to ensure your safety and well-being.
1. In the early stages of pregnancy nutrient deficiencies are fairly common as your body adjusts adapts to nourish your growing baby.
Low levels of iron, B-vitamins and/or protein may result in changes in hair texture and breakage.
Low levels of iron, B-vitamins and/or protein may result in changes in hair texture and breakage.
2. As pregnancy progresses high levels of estrogen and progesterone hold hair follicles in the growth phase longer than normal. Because the hair is not allowed to shed at the usual rate, hair during pregnancy often looks longer and thicker than usual.
After Childbirth
After birth, hormone levels shift dramatically again. The sudden drop in estrogen and progesterone cause follicles to shift to into the resting/shedding phases rapidly and in higher numbers
Rising levels of cortisol (the body’s stress hormone) occur during late pregnancy and continue through the early post-partum weeks. Cortisol is known to cause hair loss by slowing growth phase and prolonging the resting/shedding phase
Post Partum Hair
Post Partum hair shedding typically starts at 10-12 weeks after the birth and can result in 10-30% hair loss depending on individual factors. This shedding can also be impacted by:
Sleep Disturbance
Physical and emotional stress of childbirth
Nutritional Issues
