Postpartum hair shedding

Melis222

Uggggg, just had to complain...I know it's normal but I'm so over the hair shedding! Anyone else having this?! I have tons of hair so lots to shed.

mamaklemond

Yes but it can also be a sign of thyroid changes. I had it bad after my first, I got pregnant when DS1 was not quite 8 months and during my first trimester blood work they saw my thyroid was low so I had to tske meds during pregnancy with DS2. I thought the fatigue, hair loss etc were just normal post partum changes, but if it continues I'd ask your OB!!!

Melis222

Thanks, actually I'm on synthroid for hypothyroid/hashimoto. I remember reading that you don't shed much hair during pregnancy so after you shed all the hair you would have normally lost. But I see my endocrinologist next month so I can check with her.

lizzypoo96

Yeah I always used to shed but didn't during my pregnancy at all... Now it seems like I'm making up for lost time! Doesn't help that LO grabs onto it when it's down and usually comes out with a handful of hair

ashleytiff

I just washed my hair and clogged the drain!

glaguardia

Yup! Same here I shed prepregnancy..during pregnancy hardly any shedding...post pregnancy...I'm shedding again and clogging drain too. Lol

AmyPrieto14

Yes shedding after washing my hair. Its so annoying. Thank goodness I have thick enough hair so no bald spots.