Female Hair Loss After Pregnancy (Postpartum) Treatment in Sussex

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The postpartum period is a time of immense joy, transformation, and adjustment. After months of pregnancy and enjoying fantastic, fast-growing hair, and then your baby’s arrival, your body begins to return to its pre-pregnancy state.

As the author can testify first-hand, you love this tiny being and try to find a new normal for yourself.

Many women notice changes in their hair during this transition; however, these changes can also be delayed if they are breastfeeding. One of the most common concerns I hear from new mothers in my trichology clinic is about hair loss following childbirth and up to a year after. If you’re experiencing this, know that you are not alone; it is a normal physiological process for most women. You don’t have to feel guilty about putting your needs and concerns first.

Let’s explore what’s happening, why it occurs, and how you can best care for your hair during this time.

Hair Loss After Pregnancy

What is Postpartum Hair Loss?

Postpartum hair loss, medically known as postpartum telogen effluvium, refers to the temporary hair shedding after childbirth. This is not a permanent problem; it resolves within six to twelve months postpartum for most women. It is disturbing, though, when a voice in your head questions, “What if it’s something else?”

During pregnancy, hormonal changes, particularly increased levels of oestrogen, extend the growth phase of hair (known as the anagen phase). This often results in thicker, fuller hair because fewer hairs than usual fall out. After delivery, when your hormone levels return to normal, these extra hairs move into the resting phase (known as the telogen phase). As a result, hair shedding becomes noticeable. Some only notice they lost extra as the growth returns, particularly around the temple region.

This process can begin between 2–4 months (in many cases longer) after your baby is born and can be quite distressing if you’re not expecting it. The good news is that postpartum hair loss does not indicate permanent hair loss, and with the right care and patience, your hair will recover.

When should I worry?
This is a normal, temporary condition; you may notice some baby hairs or small regrowth in the initial months after the baby’s birth. It is most expected that fine baby hairs or a short regrowth on your hairline indicate that your hair is on its journey of recovery.

But if there’s no slightest trace of regrowth, even thin, a minute hair before the completion of one year, it’s time to get professional help from a trichologist.

What Does Postpartum Hair Loss Look Like?
Increased Shedding: You may notice larger clumps of hair in your brush, the shower drain, or on your pillow.
Thinning Around the Hairline: The temples and hairline are often the most affected areas, as they tend to be more sensitive to hormonal changes.
Overall Volume Loss: Your hair may feel less full than during pregnancy.

Map Direction
Shuna Hammocks Trichology
Willow House, The Anderida Practice, Lower Rd, Forest Row RH18 5ES, United Kingdom
+447860387332