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  • Practice good posture (especially during the third trimester)
  • Wear a support belt under your lower abdomen
  • Avoid sleeping on your back
  • Never use mineral water for preparing baby feeds
  • Take pleasure in the miracles of pregnancy and birth.
  • Be sure your baby gets all immunizations on time.
  • Spend some time reading something light and interesting everyday.
  • A mother's milk has the right amount of fat, sugar, water and protein.
  • Talk to your doctor about what you should eat.
  • When sitting, keep your feet flat on the floor.
  • Sleep on your side with a pillow between your legs.
  • Avoid exposure to chemicals: herbicides, pesticides and paint.
  • Aim to do at least 30 minutes of moderate activity on most days of the week.
  • Avoid alcohol, raw fish, fish high in mercury, soft cheeses.
  • Eat high-fiber foods and drink plenty of water to avoid constipation.
  • Talk to your health care provider before taking any supplements.
  • Eat foods rich in folate, iron, calcium, and protein.
  • Avoid exposure to asbestos dust ,it causes serious mesothelioma.
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Postpartum Hair Loss PDF Print E-mail

 

Many new moms are surprised to find themselves shedding more hair than usual in the first few months after giving birth, but it's perfectly normal. And there's no need to panic: You won't go bald. In fact, your hair should be back to normal by your baby's first birthday.

 

quest What causes postpartum hair loss?

 

Here's what's going on. During pregnancy, the female body produces high levels of Estrogen to help the growth and health of your baby and of you! This increased level of Estrogen causes more hair growth by sending signals to the follicles. This also speeds up your metabolism, sending more nutrients everywhere in your body, including your scalp.

 

quest How long will this last after childbirth?

 

Many women actually experience hair growth during pregnancy, their hair appearing shiny and lustrous, but then experience hair loss after the pregnancy. This is perfectly natural and most often the changes are only temporary. After you give birth, your estrogen levels take a tumble and a lot more hair follicles enter the resting stage. Soon you'll have more hair coming out in the shower or on the brush. This unusual shedding will taper off and your hair will be back to its pre-pregnancy thickness about six to 12 months after you give birth.

 

note The following care to treat Hair Loss following Pregnancy is recommended:

 

  • Consult with your health care provider to ensure a proper balance of hormones.
  • Eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables, which contain antioxidants that may provide protection for the hair follicles and encourage hair growth.
  • Use shampoos and conditioners that contain biotin and silica.
  • If you need to use blow dryers and other heated hair instruments, try to use the cool setting.

 

note Supplement your diet with the following nutrients:

 

  • Vitamin B complex
  • Biotin
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin E
  • Zinc

Note: Consult your physician before adding any supplement to your diet.

 

 
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