Long story short, my hair loss started around week 2 and it is now week 17 and I am experiencing major thinning and hair loss more noticeable along the hair line. It is so bad that I don't want to go outside. My OB ran labwork and all is normal. I am currently breastfeeding and supplementing (as I only make 1-2 oz of milk per session) and read online that BFing may aggravate hair loss and some women notice less hair loss after weaning. I have asked around and most of my friends that did not breastfeed did not have significant hair loss.
For you mommies that are experiencing hair loss---are you BFing? I guess I'm also curious about those who are formula feeding as well.
Thank you everyone!
Re: Postpartum hair loss and BF?
I'm right there with ya, I am loosing a ton of hair I feel like I am going to go bald! I am eff since 4 weeks, hair loss started around 10 weeks and LO is 18 weeks.. I just want it to stop
I have bald spots behind my ears and a reclining hairline .. I have very long hair "covers my kaboos lol" so when the hair starts to grow back there will be a gigantic difference in length i'm dreading the thought that i might have to cut it
Me too: EBF and lots of hair in my hand and on the brush every morning..
I'm dying to, i found out i was pregnant when it was time to do my roots and now they are almost down to my shoulder!!! I know some say it's ok to dye it while pregnant but i didn't want to risk it.
I'm SHEDDING hair like crazy and i'm worried that dying it will make it worse