How long does postpartum hair loss last?
The shock of childbirth can take a physical toll on your body. After delivery, your body will experience many changes. One change you’ll see is the temporary loss of hair.StatisticsAccording to the American Pregnancy Association, 40 percent to 50 percent of women will experience hair loss one to five months after the birth of their child.CauseAlso called telogen effluvium and postpartum alopecia, postpartum hair loss occurs when the body experiences a sudden hormone shift after childbirth, causing the body to shift the hair follicles to resting mode. This mode lasts about three months and then the hair sheds.Time FrameThe loss of hair is temporary; expect your hair to return to its regular growth cycle within six to 12 months.TreatmentPostpartum hair loss requires no treatment. Your hair will start to regrow on its own.ConsiderationsAvoid brushing your hair too much.
