Ways To Cure Prenatal Hair Loss

Prenatal

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By Amrisha Sharma

Wednesday, October 12, 2011, 12:49

During pregnancy, a woman goes through mental and physical changes. Weight gain, nausea, improper or too much sleep, mood swings, morning sickness are few changes a pregnant woman faces. This is mainly because of the hormonal changes in the body. Similarly, hair loss is a common prenatal problem. Lack of vitamins and folic acid are considered as common reasons behind the hair loss. Take a look at the remedies for prenatal hair loss.

Remedies cure prenatal hair loss:

Folic acid: During pregnancy, the hair growth can increase but the hair loss increases at the same time. A diet rich in folic acid keeps the pregnant woman healthy. It also improves baby's growth and development. Folic acid promotes formation of hair cells. Therefore, folic acid increases the hair growth during pregnancy and make it thick. Lentils, spinach, collard, beetroot, Brussels sprouts, kale, broccoli, asparagus, kidney beans, legumes, cereals and citrus fruits are folic rich food during pregnancy.

Prenatal vitamins: These are specially formulated multivitamins for the expecting and nursing mothers. It is a rich supplement of nutrients like folic acid, calcium and iron, therefore balancing these deficiencies in the pregnant woman's diet. The prenatal vitamins consists of vitamins and minerals which cures prenatal hair loss.

Iron: having iron rich food and fruits cures prenatal hair loss. It increases the blood flow and formation of hair cells. Kidney beans, spinach, finger millet (ragi), fenugreek, sprouts, carrot, museli, tofu, chickpeas, green beans, soybeans, almonds and raisins are iron rich food to cure prenatal hair loss and promote hair growth.

Calcium: Food rich in calcium prevents the pregnant woman from diseases. For a healthy body and hair, include calcium rich food in the diet. Low fat dairy products, fish, beetroot, drumstick, green leafy vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, fenugreek leaves, turnip greens and cloves are few calcium rich food during pregnancy.

Include these supplements in your pregnancy diet to cure prenatal hair loss and promote hair growth.