Frequently asked questions about the hair loss after pregnancy
The hair loss that can be experience after pregnancy is normally temporary and can last for up to six to twelve months though it usually is over before then
Hair loss after pregnancy is not necessarily anything to be worried about. During pregnancy the natural hair loss which occurs with every one (on average someone will lose 100 hairs a day) stop due to the hormonal changes occurring during pregnancy. After birth hairs start to fall at their normal rate as well as the extra hair that did not fall out previously. Taking various vitamins may help to support your hair.
Breastfeeding can exacerbate the effect of hair loss, this is due to the extra nutrition which is being used to create the breast milk. To counter act this effect it is important to eat a balanced diet and make sure that you are getting your required RDA of vitamins
There is nothing required to be done to stop the hair loss, it is a natural process that can occur after pregnancy, everyone goes through it. Make sure to get the required nutrition and vitamins, and ensure that you are getting enough calories if you are breastfeeding
Make sure to take Vitamins A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. These are all helpful supporting the natural hair regrowth cycle.
Bald spots are not of great concern unless they have persisted more than a year or two. Generally the hair will re grow on its own. Especially when supported by a balanced diet where all the right nutrients are in place.