Hair loss during and after pregnancy

There are a number of reasons why you might be experiencing hair loss. Some hair loss can be as a result of stress whereas others can be as a result of hormone changes or an illness. Whatever reason you have lost your hair, you need to know that it might not be permanent with many women who lose their hair find it coming back after a short whilst.

Hormonal hair loss is something that you may not really know about. Many pregnant women and women who have just had a baby experience some form of hair loss and this is typically due to the hormone change that has gone on in their body. When you consider how much your body is changing and adapting when you are having a baby it is only natural that your body takes some time to adjust and this might mean hair loss.

Although it might seem like your hair isn’t going to return, usually hormone related hair loss sorts itself out within a few months and your hair will start to regrow. You will need to make sure that you discuss your hair loss with your midwife or health visitor so that they are aware of what you are going through.