How long does hair loss last after pregnancy?

Question

My baby is 3 months old and my hair is falling out in clumps, like scary amounts in the shower. Nobody warned me about this. How long does this phase usually last? Going thoda crazy here.

Tanuja Biswal · Answer

Postpartum hair fall usually peaks around 3 to 4 months and starts settling by 6-9 months. If it's extreme, get your iron and thyroid levels checked by your doctor.

Alka Bundela · Answer

My mother told me this is very natural and called it 'bacha pehchanna' hair fall. It usually stops once the baby turns one, just eat well.

Anita Haldar · Answer

It's super common, dear. It starts around 3 months postpartum and mostly stops by the baby's first birthday. Keep taking your vitamins.

Ahana Mohapatra · Answer

Ho na, hair fall dekh ke rona aata hai. It usually lasts for 3-4 months and then new hair starts growing back naturally.

Rukmini Dalmia · Answer

I'm going through this right now at 4 months postpartum, it's crazy! Literally clumps of hair everywhere, but everyone says it settles soon.

Kavitha Madhavan · Answer

Since I am breastfeeding, I made sure to continue my prenatal vitamins which helped a lot. The heavy shedding stopped around 6 months for me.