Hair loss after baby

[Dante101]

My hair is falling out for fun, my little girl is 5 months old and the speed I'm losing it is really fast. Anyone have this? How long will it last? Should I be worried? Any advice would be great thank u

[bumpnumber4]

Am sure I replied to a similar post few weeks ago so maybe have a look through older posts hun. But yes I lost my hair in clumps after each of my 3 babies...all to do with hair loss reducing so much whilst pregnant that after baby comes you lose all the extra. I was sure the first time it happened I was going to go bald as literally lost clumps each time I washed or brushed my hair. Settled down eventually though but went on for good few months xxx

[Dante101]

Thanks for the reply Hun. My hair keeps clogging the Hoover lol just needed to know it'll settle down, it's been about a month now so still got some time yet xx

[Hidden]

This may sound like a silly question but are you feeling or experiencing any sort of stress at the moment ?

I have 1 child & expecting my 2nd in about 3 wks time although ive never experienced any sort of excessive hair loss after the birth of my 1st child I was diagnosed with ante-natal depression during the 1st 4 months.

Do you have any other children ? as I can only imagine tired-ness can also take it's toll on certain parts of the body too.

xx

[Dante101]

No I wouldn't say so, first baby and she's very good possibly a bit of tiredness? Thank for your reply aww another little one soon congrats x

[dons88]

I lost it by the handful when my eldest was about 6 months. Was certain I 'd end up bald! Don't worry , it'll ease off x

[Dante101]

Ahh thank you does feel like am gonna have no hair left tho lol x

[mommyme]

Now my baby is 5 months old.... even I am facing this hair loss. I have long hair and now because of hair loss....my hair looks thin. Would you advise me to get a shorter haor cut so that it's easy to maintain?

[Dante101]

Oh mines long too but quite fine, hoping it'll stay good as I really don't wanna cut it x

[Littlepickle]

Its really normal!! My LO is just coming up to 7months and I've experienced exactly the same. So just had a good hair cut at the weekend and its so much better now. Use it as an excuse to spoil yourself at the hairdressers! Also I thought long hair would be a good idea with a baby as I wouldn't have time to do my hair properly daily but when my LO grabs a handful of hair he means business!!!! So I'm pretty pain free now (and don't have to constantly remove hair from the drain!!) xx

[Dante101]

Now that's a good idea, I could do with a pamper and perfect excuse! I know what you mean about the hair grabbing babies just love to do it he he xx

[Armywag]

This is what I'm dreading the most. I was losing my hair before I fell pregnant so I know it will be bad for me - got a wig ready!

[Snowball84]

Tell me about it! My daughter is 6 months now and mine started falling out about 2 months ago. Everytime I wash it I could cry there's that much that comes out but loads of people have told me it's normal. I mentioned it to my hair dresser and she said it can last up to a year and then settle down. I keep my hair tied up now as when it's down it just seems to fall everywhere!!

[Dante101]

just feels like there's no end doesn't it! Hopefully it'll settle down soon, surprised to hear how common it is! X