Postpartum hair loss: Causes, treatments and what’s normal
Written by Jennifer Gray
Jennifer Gray
Jennifer Gray is an award-winning writer with more than five years’ experience covering reproductive topics ranging from birth control to planning pregnancy. She is passionate about providing women with accurate information grounded in science they can use to take charge of their own health - while also dispelling myths that exist within the field of women’s health. She holds a Master of Science from the University of Edinburgh and currently lives in Ireland.
Fact checked by Dr. Carlotta Favaro PhD, Data Scientist
Dr. Carlotta Favaro PhD
Dr. Carlotta Favaro is a particle physicist with a PhD from the University of Zurich earned at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). She has several years of experience in fundamental scientific research, and for more than five years, she has been a Data Scientist in the field of women’s reproductive health. She currently lives in Switzerland.
Key takeaways:
- Postpartum hairloss is a normal side effect of hormonal changes after giving birth. It usually starts around three months after giving birth.
- Postpartum hairloss is temporary, and in general, it’s not a cause for concern, but there are some ways you can manage it at home.
- If hairloss continues beyond six months after giving birth, then you should consult with your doctor.
While thicker-looking hair is a plus side for many people’s pregnancy, the period after giving birth can have some downsides, including postpartum hair loss. If you’ve noticed you’re shedding hair more frequently than you did before pregnancy, don’t panic! Postpartum hair loss may be upsetting, but it’s a normal part of the after-birth experience. In this article, we’ll dive deeper into the cause of losing hair after giving birth and how to combat it. Read on to find out more.
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