Shreya Patil Shreya Patil Asked 5 months ago

Does everyone get post partum hair loss?

It's been a few months since my delivery, and I'm losing a lot of hair. My mother-in-law said it's normal. Does every new mother experience post-partum hair loss?

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Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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I can only speak from my own journey, but my hair started falling out in clumps around three months after my delivery. It was very scary initially, but it slowly stopped on its own after a few months. I just made sure to eat healthy and not stress too much about it.

Meher Contractor Meher Contractor Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Almost every new mom I know has faced this, so you are definitely not alone. It is just your hormones resetting after the baby is born. Don't waste money on expensive shampoos; just focus on your diet and consult your doctor for proper multivitamins.

Divya Swaminathan Divya Swaminathan Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, between waking up three times a night and cleaning my hair off the floor, I am exhausted! It feels like my baby is growing hair and I am losing mine to maintain the balance. It is a very common phase, so hang in there.

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Consult a dermatologist

Anil Wagle Anil Wagle Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My wife faced severe hair thinning post-pregnancy, so we consulted a dermatologist at Apollo. The doctor explained it is a natural phase called telogen effluvium and prescribed specific supplements. I highly suggest getting a doctor's opinion rather than trying random oils.

Gita Trivedi Gita Trivedi Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Your body has gone through a beautiful and massive transformation to bring a life into this world. This shedding is just a temporary phase of transition. Keep your mind calm, eat wholesome home-cooked meals, and let nature do its healing work.

Nisha Kulkarni Nisha Kulkarni Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Actually, it starts suddenly and you feel you will go bald, but don't panic yaar. It is super common and most of my mom friends went through the exact same thing. Just give your body some time, it gets back to normal eventually.

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Karthik Raja Karthik Raja Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Please don't fall for those DIY hair packs and heavy oils you see on Instagram; they can clog your scalp and cause more hair fall. Postpartum hair loss is internal and hormonal. Verify with your OB-GYN before starting any supplements or therapies.

Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Look, almost 90% of women go through this postpartum shedding, so don't get scared looking at your comb. It is completely natural and will stop. Focus on eating your gond ke ladoo, green veggies, and take your iron tablets regularly.

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