Hair loss after baby?

i seem to be losing more hair than usual when i brush it in the morning. my little girl is 14weeks old. is this normal after pregnancy or should i pop to the docs?

Hair loss after baby?

It can be normal as your hormones are all over the place. I think a trip to the doctors is also in order because it could be thyroid.

Hair loss after baby?

Usually this is just a normal occurence after childbirth. I believe it has something to do with all the pregancy hormones leaving your body. It should stop soon. It sounds about the right time for it to be happening too. Call you doc's office or advice line if you are worried though.

Hair loss after baby?

Hi Victoria - it's VERY common - and it seems like your hair is coming out in handfuls - This will probably last for about 8 - 10 months. It's nothing to worry about, but if you are stressing about it, have a word with your health visitor just for reassurance. Enjoy your baby!

Hair loss after baby?

Yes this is totally normal, my dr told me to take zinc for a while but if it starts to come out in clumps then go see dr

Hair loss after baby?

Oh SO normal. I had GORGEOUS pregnancy hair, and it all fell out about 4 months after the baby.

Like I wasn't feeling fat and ugly enough.

Don't worry, it's the dropping levels of hormones!

Hair loss after baby?

i had my babies, triplets, on the 11th of october and my hair was great after it. while i was pregnant it wasnt so good... my hair was in terrible condition but now its full and thick and great!

you will be ok soon and congratulations on your baby!

Hair loss after baby?

My son is 17 weeks old and when i brush or wash my hair i lose alot, but believe me you are not going bald, unless you have bald patches then you have nothing to worry about.

Hair loss after baby?

It was 16 years ago when i became a new mum but i do remember my hair went thinner (but it was so thick that i could afford it lose some) and it became very greasy too (was always very dry before i became pregnant). My gums receded because i couldn't put a toothbrush into my mouth without wretching throughout my pregnancy.

Ask your doctor just for peace of mind. Stress may cause your hair to fall out more than usual but it's more likely to be your hormonal changes.

Good luck and congrats on your little girl x

Hair loss after baby?

I HAVE A 4 MONTH BABY %26amp; THE SAME IS HAPPENING TO ME THE DOCTOR SAID ITS POST PARTUM I TAKE PILLS FOR DEPRESSION %26amp; SHE TOLD ME TO KEEP TAKING MY PRENATAL PILLS. SEEMS TO HELP. GOOD LUCK

Hair loss after baby?

this is completely normal...... when you're pregnant you don't shed nearly as much hair as u normally do, and after baby is born, your hormone levels return to normal, and you start to lose what u would have lost had u not been pregnant!!!! it seems like loads, and will prob go on for some time yet, but don't fret, you won't end up with less hair than before. after both my children, and after shedding loads of hair, i started growing loads of new hair, which stuck up everywhere and was a bit of a nuisance to be honest, but it sorts itself out within a few months. if you're worried about your hair loss, or maybe your diet isn't great cos you're caring for baby, try the supplement "florisene", you should be able to get it in health food shops. its iron and nutrient rich, and after my first baby, my normal healthy head of hair was restore in a few months,i actually found it made my hair grow quicker too.

again, don't fret, as this will make things worse. it is totally normal. eat well and get plenty of rest, and enjoy your precious time with your new baby, congratulations.

Hair loss after baby?

It happened to me too and my doctor told me to take multi vitamins. It's completely normal after having a baby

Hair loss after baby?

Yep, normal.

Your hair usually falls out in small amounts, but when you're pregnant, that hair doesn't fall out at all (that's what makes pregnant hair so nice and thick), but then after having a baby and those pregnancy hormones drop off, all the hair that you would have normally lost likes to come out all at once.

My hair started coming out like crazy too, and clogging the shower - add to that my baby figuring out how to yank it out; I just decided to cut it short. Maybe you'll want to start looking up some cool new hairstyles for a new look yourself.

Have some fun.

Hair loss after baby?

It sounds pretty normal, I've been losing mine for a few weeks now, it's pretty annoying finding my hair all over the place. While I was pregnant I didn't lose a single hair that I know of, It was soft, manageable and grew pretty fast and strong, now I feel like I'm going bald. It's also gotten pretty oily as well, I used to be able to go 2-3 days without washing it if i had to, now when I shower at night it's oily by morning.

Hair loss after baby?

When you are pregnant your body closes up the pores on the head which results in fuller prettier hair (lol for lots of people anyway!) so after your baby is born it releases the pores and you lose the hair you were already supposed to have lost.. so really your not losing as much as it looks like! dont panic you wont go bald or anything!!

Hair loss after baby?

After both of my kids it seemed like I would clog the shower up all the time, or have to sweep the bathroom at least once a day. You don't lose any hair duing pregnancy, which is why so many people have such great thick hair during. Anyway, it is normal and it will stop eventually. Although my son is turning 1 on saturday and I still lose quite a bit. Good Luck.

Hair loss after baby?

your hormones,everywhere..but,go to the doctors..you need a tonic..but,thats normal after child birth..how is the little baby girl,ill bet she is lovely..take care..mary.c.

Hair loss after baby?

my son is almost 9 months and i am still loosing hair, i see it on bathroom tile, but i think it's less that it was about twoi months ago. i think it;s from breastfeeding.

Hair loss after baby?

I lost my hair by the handful!! It's normal. Hormone fluxuations and all that.

Hair loss after baby?

hey im just the same and my baby is 6 months lol i was told not to worry during pregnancy you create more hormones which is why your hair grows and when the baby is here the hormones calm back down and that extra hair is then shed and boy is it alot. i was same when i first had my little girl hairs were everywhere all over the floor and the surfaces i was in a never ending cleaning state but it is slowly calming down good luck and congrats about the baby

Hair loss after baby?

freaky but normal! when your pregnant the normal rate of hair loss that we all have is greatly reduced and sometimes stops all together! after baby arrives it sort of catching up with all the hair that should have fallen out during that time!

,,,,and you thought the weirdness of pregnancy symptoms were long gone!,,,,,think again girl!!!

Hair loss after baby?

This is normal.

My hair loss was terrible. My son was born last November and by March this year my hair was coming out in handfuls everytime I washed it. It got so bad that I had to have my waist-length hair cut right up to my shoulders because it had gone so thin! Sob!

It will slow down though. By about 6 months post partum my hair loss had stopped and it all seems to be growing back now as I approach my son's first birthday!

Hair loss after baby?

Its normal. But you can buy a mask its can help you a bit.

Hair loss after baby?

Hi there. yes this is perfectly normal, it is because your hair doesnt fall out much through pregnancy and it becomes more fuller and shiny, its down to the hormones, now you have had your baby your body is trying to get back to normal. Some people are the opposite, my hair is taking ages to get back to normal and my baby is 10months, saying that though it is a lot better than it used to be.

Hair loss after baby?

its normal you don't lose as much hair while your pregnant that why you can have thicker glossy hair then you have your baby and it all fall out thats if your not pulling it out with all the sleepless nights

Hair loss after baby?

Hi, I can personally relate to this...but I did have what the first answerer to this question said, THYROID....get it checked out, one simple blood test can tell you whether or not you are Thyroid difficent....this is really common after having a baby and can often settle down after a year or like me some have it for life (like me) Its also common just to loose hairt after childbirth anyway but worth ruling this out. Goodluck x

Hair loss after baby?

no need 2 go 2 the docs. its normal. remember your baby took most of the goodness that was in your body so when when your body doesnt have 2 do that any more it can do strange things. my daughter is 6 months %26amp; my hair was coming out really bad. its just starting 2 settle now so dont worry. xx

Hair loss after baby?

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