Hair loss after giving birth
Just like Russian sources, English ones say it's normal to loose hair after giving birth to a baby, and it's a widespread problem. During pregnancy, our body is aimed on growth, special hormones help that. Three months after delivery hormone level changes. (Just when it happened to me.) Good news: it's temporary and it's normal, as it means hair will return to normal cycle, as usual it takes six - twelwe months.
Nevertheless hair loss may be caused by other reasons, for examle it can be problems with thyroid or hormones, so consultation with doctor is required.
What to do
Really we can't stop this process but we can help our hair. First of all - relax and don't worry. Have new haircut, enjoy new style...
American Pregnancy Association recommends:
Use shampoos that contain biotin and silica.
Eat a lot of fruit and vegatables (contain flavonoids and antioxidants).
Eat food rich in vitamin B complex, C, E and zinc.
Iron and 10-12 glasses of water daily is also recommended.
Vocabulary
delivery - роды
postpartum - послеродовой
thyroid - щитовидная железа
biotin - биотин, витамин Н (дрожжи, томаты, шпинат, желток, грибы, печень)
silica - кремний
neglect - забрасывать, не заниматься, игнорировать
turmoil - смятение, паника, хаос, кризис
blood work - анализ крови
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