Breast Feeding Hair Loss

Post pregnancy hair loss

Most moms lose hair after giving birth (especially three months postpartum) whether they breastfeed or not. Hair loss after pregnancy is normal and temporary and most times a mom will return to her usual hair growth cycle between 6 and 12 months after giving birth.

Moms who find they had much thicker hair during pregnancy usually have a more extreme hair loss after childbirth.

If you are really worried about your hair falling out after pregnancy and/or are still losing hair a year after birth you should see your doctor as hair loss could also be caused by postpartum iron deficiency, postpartum depression or hypothyroidism , which is really very common in postpartum women.

Hair loss after stopping breastfeeding

Something else that might cause hair loss is weaning from breastfeeding, as this causes a fluctuation in hormones. So if you think you are going to stop losing your hair if you stop breastfeeding, you might actually be making it worse!

- Get yourself a good quality shampoo and conditioner, and maybe even treat yourself with a good quality hair treatment.

- Try a different haircut or keep your hair short for easy maintenance.

- Avoid brushing your hair while it is wet.

- You should continue to take your multivitamins after pregnancy.

- Eat well, don’t deprive your body or try to lose weight while breastfeeding. Your body needs an extra 250 calories daily. Make sure you are consuming nutritious foods that contain everything you need.

- Avoid using chemicals on your hair, also avoid using curling irons or dryers which can damage your hair even further.

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