My baby is a month old and I haven't experienced hair loss. (I've read it happens at around 3 months post delivery)
I'm hoping it won't happen because the thought of it just terrifies me!
Does hair loss happen to every mom out there? Or are there some lucky ones who keep their full head of hair and never experience hair loss?
Also if it does happen, is it noticeable and does hair not grow for a while?Does every mom experience hair loss post pregnancy?
You naturally shed a certain number of hairs every day. During pregnancy you stop shedding hairs, which is why you have thick beautiful hair while pregnant. Then once you deliver the baby, your body kinda kicks the shedding into overdrive to get rid of the extra hair. You aren't gonna go bald and have people noticing or anything. You are just shedding the extra hair you didn't shed while pregnant. It's annoying and lasts for a few months.Does every mom experience hair loss post pregnancy?
Hair loss that is connected to pregnancy usually occurs after delivery. During pregnancy, an increased number of hairs go into the resting phase, which is part of the normal hair loss cycle. This condition is not serious enough to cause bald spots or permanent hair loss, and should begin to diminish within 3-4 months after delivery. If you feel that you are experiencing unusual hair loss while you are pregnant, this may be due to a vitamin or mineral deficiency.
The most common period of hair loss occurs approximately three months after delivery. The rise in hormones during pregnancy keeps you from losing your hair. After delivery, the hormones return to normal levels, which allows the hair to fall out and return to the normal cycle. The normal hair loss that was delayed during pregnancy may fall out all at once.
Up to 60% of your hair that is in the growth state may enter into the telogen resting state. The hair loss usually peaks 3-4 months after delivery as your hair follicles rejuvenate themselves. As noted before, this hair loss is temporary and hair loss returns to normal within six to twelve months.
I usually hear it happening during pregnancy and not after because after pregnancy, the hormones are usually diminishing. People that I know who have had kids normally don't experience any hair loss post delivery.
Yes, this is a normal thing during pregnancy. Don't stress about it, once the baby comes your hair will grow back. It's just all tied in with your hormones.
I think I lost a very few strands like 1 a day or so but it doesnt last long. Dont worry!
No they dont
Sunday, February 12, 2012
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