All you need to know about Hair changes in Pregnancy

 

Apart from all the changes and sudden fluctuations of emotions pregnancy results in many other changes in the body that are openly talked about like weight gain, morning sickness, sense of pain, etc but have you ever heard of other changes that are rarely mentioned changes in your hair? If yes, then you can find these questions highly relatable: Does your hair suddenly seem to grow? Is there any change in the texture of the hair? Do you experience heavy hair fall?

As you grow a human being inside you, your whole life seems to alter, the body is already going through awkward and confusing stages in which changes in your hair might not seem like a big or worthwhile change to mention. To some, it is not noticeable but to some, it is extremely noticeable that results in situations leading to panic and sadness. The main point to notice is that as every mom-to-be is different, similarly the changes are different and are considered completely normal.

The main cause why your head is dropping hair like it’s hot is all due to pregnancy, hormonal changes, an underlying health issue, etc resulting in hair becoming thinner, itchiness on the scalp, dry, dandruff, etc. As per the reports, the changes in the hair during pregnancy are said to return normal within six months post-birth.

Today, under this article, we will answer a few common questions answered on the behalf of Dr. Elsa, an Infertility Specialist in Dubai.

1. What are the most common hair changes?

With uncertain changes happening in the body of a woman while she is pregnant the most common changes affecting hair include faster hair growth, more frizziness, more tangled hair than usual, dry or oily hair, etc.

2. Does hair grow faster than usual?

The simple answer to this question is Yes. Let’s understand briefly. On average while being pregnant the levels of estrogen and progesterone is said to increase which results in hair growing faster and thicker.

3. Will my hair go back to normal?

As per reports, it is shared that it takes around three to six months to get yourself on the normal path. After delivery as soon as the telogen phase begins and the growing phase ends you can see a return to your normal hair cycle.

4. Experiencing hair loss, is it a matter of concern?

During pregnancy, the growth and the problem of hair loss are considered completely normal until you experience excessive hair fall or sudden hair loss. If you experience one of them, it is advised to speak to your doctor, try not to over brush your hair, and use mild shampoo and conditioner.

5. Can I dye my hair?

It is best advised to avoid dyeing your hair during pregnancy because the chances of chemicals absorbing in your scalp can be harmful to the baby in different ways. If you do want to get it done it is advised to go for foils or balayage because the process does not involve any hair dye reaching to the scalp.