Pregnancy can cause so many different changes in women. From taste buds to emotional changes, there’s an array of things that happen when you’re pregnant, and one of those is hair loss. This is called Telogen Effuvium. It’s the excessive shedding of hair that occurs 1-5 months after pregnancy. It’s a common issue, affecting almost 50% of women. Your hormone levels rise during pregnancy, which prevents you from losing hair during that 9-month timeframe. 

After you give birth, your hormone levels return to normal, almost “shocking” your body, which may cause excessive shedding of your hair. The good news is that it’s mostly temporary, and your hair should eventually grow back to how it was pre-pregnancy. 

While your hair should grow back to normal, nothing in life is guaranteed. If you’re noticing your hair isn’t growing back, it could be due to a vitamin or mineral deficiency. 

Hair loss during pregnancy could be caused by any of the following:

• Discontinuation of hormonal birth control methods

• Miscarriage

• Abortion

• Hormonal imbalance

Remember, not all things during/after pregnancy are bad in regards to your hair! During pregnancy, there is an increase in the level of estrogen hormones, which helps hair to remain in a growing phase. It also helps stimulate the growth of your hair. This means that during your pregnancy, your hair should be healthy and strong! 

Are you experiencing excessive shedding postpartum? Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas/Fort Worth offers free consultations on our wide range of treatments for hair loss. We specialize in men and women who are experience hair loss issues, no matter what the cause. 

Contact Apollo today to schedule your free consultation. Get your hair back. Get your life back!