Dealing with hair loss during lactation
I have lost hair on my temples due to breastfeeding my one-year-old. I am now expecting my second baby and the hair loss is getting worse. What can I do to save my hair? PHOTO | FILE
What you need to know:
To encourage the new re-growth, gently massage your scalp with rejuvenating oils like castor oil, shea butter and essential oils.
Keep your hair properly moisturised and use low-manipulation protective styles like loose braids, twists and buns and use satin bonnets and pillows.
Q: I have lost hair on my temples due to breastfeeding my one-year-old. I am now expecting my second baby and the hair loss is getting worse. What can I do to save my hair?
A: Post-partum hair loss tends to be an indication of nutritional deficiency. The first priority during pregnancy and after childbirth is to nourish the baby, so hair and nails are the last to receive essential nutrients. Increase your intake of foods rich in protein, healthy fats and minerals. You can find such nutrients in meat, liver, vegetables, butter, coconut oil, ghee and whole milk.
Within a few months, these dietary improvements will result in healthier and thicker new growth.
To encourage the new re-growth, gently massage your scalp with rejuvenating oils like castor oil, shea butter and essential oils.
Keep your hair properly moisturised and use low-manipulation protective styles like loose braids, twists and buns and use satin bonnets and pillows.
