30 Unexpected Things That Happen to Pregnant Women that No One Talks About

#24 Battling Hair fall

Women shed tons of hair while they are pregnant and after that. Indeed, this phenomenon gets severe when you are a new mom than when you are a mom-to-be.

The hormonal change and all the nutrition that it takes from your body while making the baby leaves you weak. Women mostly suffer a lack of iron and calcium. That primarily leads to hair fall in women.

Studies suggest it has to do with the thyroid levels as well. Doctors advise pregnant women to eat a protein-rich diet and to take folic acid supplements to avoid further hair fall.

The shedding of hair is common and temporary. Nothing for you to worry about!