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Hair Loss During Lactation

Hair loss is a problem that effects thousands of Americans everyday. Minimal hair loss is normal and to be expected for everyone. However, excessive, sudden hair loss is not. This can be especially prevalent during a woman's time of lactation.

Hair loss during lactation normally occurs within 1-3 months after pregnancy has ended and can last up to six months after giving birth. There are several factors that may cause this. One of those factors is hormones that are present in the body during pregnancy. The hair tends to be thicker during pregnancy due to these hormones. When those hormones are no longer in the body, the hair growth will stop. This can also cause any new hair that has grown during pregnancy to fall out. This will make it seem as if there is a sudden loss of hair that was there before pregnancy. However, it is actually loss of new hair that had grown only during pregnancy.

This type of hair loss is usually only temporary. In most cases, the hormones will balance out within six months of giving birth and hair will return to its normal growth pattern. If this does not happen, it will be necessary to talk to a physician about the problem.

Other possible causes for hair loss during lactation include stress and not eating properly. The stress of being a new mother, losing sleep, and recovering from birth can also effect hair growth. In the same way stress can sometimes cause other parts of our bodies to react in a negative way, it can also effect our hair. Poor nutrition can have a strong impact on the growth of hair as well. Our hair needs adequate nutrients to thrive and grow in its usual manner. New mothers may not eat properly due to concentrating on the care of their babies.

While this type of hair loss normally lasts for only a few months, it can be very upsetting. Wearing wigs or hair pieces can make it easier to deal with and less noticeable to the public eye. It is best to try and take care of yourself as much as possible to avoid hair loss during the lactation periods of your life.