My hair falling out...when does it stop?

otoro98 · July 2011

For those of you who had the post-natal hair loss around 16 week after birth...when will it stop? My hair is still falling out a LOT in the shower every day; it has been about a month now and it is driving me nuts. Luckily I have pretty thick hair normally so it is not a thinning issue yet, but I fear it will be! Words of wisdom or experience??? Thanks.

Artslvr · July 2011

I seem to remember it lasting a few weeks. I don't think you have too much longer. Smile

belizeitornot · July 2011

Mine started at about 4 months I think, and although I'm still shedding more than normal, it has slowed in the past 3 weeks or so.

Hey Jellisy · July 2011

About a month for me. I do not have thick hair, so I was really sad each time I lost my lush pregnancy mane...

HikerBride07 · July 2011

Wow to pp's, mine lasted from when DD was 3 months until a year old. It started this time around 3 months again and I am still losing a TON.

otoro98 · July 2011

wow, so I guess it varies. I'm still losing a ton as well, it has been going on for about 4 weeks now and going strong... Between the dog shedding and my hair all over the bathroom (as much as I try to clean up, there are alway strays), I think my DH is about to throw us all out the window!

Thanks everyone.

LindseyJW · July 2011

my hair started falling out around 6 weeks and continued well through 5 months. i have super fine hair and when i wear it straight (it's naturally curly) it's really obvious.

JKM416 · July 2011

After my first pregnancy, it started right at three months and went strong until five. It started tapering off and was done by six months postpartum. After my second pregnancy, it started at three months again but just kept going. By 14 months postpartum, I went to the doctor for bloodwork to see if I had a thyroid problem. It's still happening, though a bit less, even though I'm pregnant. I wonder if it gets worse after each pregnancy?