Estrogen levels are elevated during pregnancy. These levels naturally return to their normal lower levels during the first 6 months after giving birth. During this period, there can be noticeable thinning along the hairline, so the hair looks very fine in the front, or as if one is going bal...
The phenomenon of hair loss or hair fall is also referred to as alopecia or baldness. It occurs because scalp hair grows in cycle and each hair follicle undergoes a growth stage that lasts two to eight years, followed by a two-month resting stage where no growth occurs. Then, the hair s...
All of the conversations I had with my MFMs in Alabama during my pregnancy with Lucy come back to me now- asking them to please do an early MCA scan to check Lucy for anemia, asking if we should start plasmapheresis and IVIG treatments, asking for more monitoring, etc. I think of the ...
Moise who helped throughout my pregnancy as well, just from a distance. He checked in on a regular basis to see how the pregnancy was going and he was available any time Dr. Trevett or I had questions about my treatment. He was also ready to do any early IUTs if they had been ...
girls talking about dreams they don’t want to side-step because of an unplanned pregnancy. Then there’s a the voice of a parent, sounding unsure, confused, attempting to have a conversation with their child who reduces the process of creation to basic biology. And the parent sounds even ...
Hair loss is part of the natural renewal process of the body where new growth occurs in the place of the fallen hair. But they are various conditions which hasten this process. For instance, fast hair loss may be caused by hormonal changes as in the case of pregnancy or child birth and...
you're gonna want to speak up early and often if things are not going down in a way you're happy with. 14. You Need To Be Prepared To Love Yourself No Matter How This Thing Shakes Out Sometimes you have sex with someone and they look at you like this. Other times, they'...
Tips For Losing Weight After Pregnancy The weight you gain during pregnancy keeps you and your baby healthy. Once your child is born, the weight you gain will gone. However, most women still have some extra pounds after pregnancy. Be patient while you are still recovering; pregnancy is a co...
the girl Emma claimed to have had an abortion and then possibly a 2nd pregnancy (in addition to taking drugs and drinking), was nothing but kind to Emma when Emma started public school. She was very helpful in explaining what to expect, what she would need, telling her about classes, tea...
I was a normal weight during my early life. Then, in my 20s, I was underweight because I became very ill with mono when I was 24, lost 15 pounds, and it kicked up my metabolism to unhealthy high levels. I am a hair shy of 5’6″ and on my wedding day I weighed 103 pounds.I...