Hair shedding

MommyWannaB10

I know we shed hairs all the time. Seems like it's soo much more than ever. My stylist said its normal to lose quite a bit after pregnancy because the body doesn't shed as much during. I just don't remember it being this bad with DS & it just looks so flat and gross. Ugh! No point to this at all other than any suggestions anyone has.

java1982

My twins are 8 months old and my hair still hasn't stopped falling out! It's been brutal. I have thick, longer hair to begin with so I realize that it is more obvious to me, but I'm with ya...it sucks! Mine was the worst around 15-20 weeks pp. My best advice is to try not to wash your hair every day, limit the product you place in it (this causes more tugging/stress on it when you brush) and keep taking your vitamins.

PinkinProvence

I have 1/2 the the hair I used to!  I started shedding around 3 months post-partum and it didn't stop until about 3 months later.  I look gross!!!

carrotcake06

The shedding is the worst! I shed both times from 3-6mo PP. Clumps of hair, it seemed like.

MommyWannaB10

java1982 said:

My twins are 8 months old and my hair still hasn't stopped falling out! It's been brutal. I have thick, longer hair to begin with so I realize that it is more obvious to me, but I'm with ya...it sucks! Mine was the worst around 15-20 weeks pp. My best advice is to try not to wash your hair every day, limit the product you place in it (this causes more tugging/stress on it when you brush) and keep taking your vitamins.

I just can't not wash it. I feel so gross when I don't. Hoping it only lasts a few months and then goes away. My hair seems like it's gotten so thin & flat.

chrissynena

I hate the thought of post partum hair loss. I already started out with thinning hair, then when it started falling out after my last pregnancy I thought I was going to be bald. I also take Biotin in addition to my other vitamins.

ppants

If it continues, you may want to have your thyroid checked. PP hyperthyroidism can cause hair loss. Other symptoms are heart palpitations, tremors, anxiety, etc. I hope the hair loss slows soon.

Bigboneded

Hyothyroidism also causes hair loss, other symptoms are fatigue, sensitive to cold, constipation, brittle fingernails, weight gain. Not pregnant, but was concerned for hair loss- and everyone pooh poohed my concern... turns out I was showing symptoms of Hashimoto's throiditis and I was barely functioning when it finally got diagnosed. PP hormones can be wacky, so if you get a "normal" test result, recheck in a few months if you still have symptoms.... good luck, I hope it just stops on its own :-)

LittleLady77

Yep. PP hair loss is extreme. Mine started when my twins were 3 months. It's better now but still not back to normal.