What should I do about postpartum hair loss?

  Many women experience hair loss 2-3 months after delivery, but it can also begin up to 7 months after delivery. This hair loss occurs in about 35% to 45% of women who give birth. Generally the more births, the more severe the hair loss. Postpartum hair loss is a physiological phenomenon, which has a certain relationship with the change of hormone level, mental factors and lifestyle of the mother.  Generally in about 6 to 9 months after delivery will stop on its own, the longest not more than 1 year, and after that will recover. So don’t be overly nervous. Most of the postpartum hair loss is a physiological phenomenon, such as not serious, no special treatment.  Just need to pay attention to the following points: 1, during pregnancy and breastfeeding to keep a relaxed mood, avoid mental tension, because nervous emotions can only aggravate hair loss.  2, to recognize that postpartum hair loss is a temporary process, excessive fear, anxiety, depression, only a vicious circle, leading to hair loss aggravated.  3, strengthen nutrition, do not picky, partial food and taboos. Eat more fresh vegetables, fruits, animal protein, seafood, beans, eggs, etc. to meet the nutritional needs of the hair and body.  4, at the same time should be appropriate care of the hair. It is unscientific not to wash and comb your hair during the menstrual period, which tends to make the scalp sebum secretions and dust mixed accumulation, not only affects the blood supply to the head, but also easily cause folliculitis or scalp infection, thus increasing the chances of hair loss.