What does motherhood do to your hair?

Motherhood is an experience that brings with it a whole heap of changes. As well as having a tiny human to care for 24/7, mothers also have to deal with a range of changes to their own bodies. One area that is often overlooked, given the extent of other physical changes that pregnancy and early motherhood entail, is hair. In honor of Mother’s Day, let’s explore this now.

How does hair change during pregnancy?

Pregnancy involves a raft of hormonal changes and these usually impact a woman’s hair in various ways. Perhaps the most notable hair change during pregnancy occurs at around the 15-week mark. Many women find that their hair feels thicker and fuller.

Part of this is due to reduced shedding. With fewer hairs falling out, the hair is left feeling thicker. Many women also report that their hair grows faster as the first trimester leads into the second. This can make for a truly feel-good, luscious head of hair to accompany that growing bump

What does motherhood do to your hair?

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