Pregnancy leads to big changes in your body – and that impact your hair too.
If you are or have been pregnant, you may have noticed that your hair grew fuller as your stomach grew larger. But after you gave birth, your hair may have become thinner or clumps of it fell out in the shower.
If that is the case, you’re probably experiencing postpartum hair loss, or telogen effluvium, which is common among new mothers. Postpartum hair loss is your body’s natural response to the hormonal shifts that occur as your body transitions from a pregnant to postpartum state. For most people who experience it, postpartum hair loss is temporary and resolves in about a year.
Temporary doesn’t mean easy, however, and this stage of life can be physically and emotionally challenging. Here’s what to know about postpartum hair loss and the available treatments for hair regrowth.
