Hair changes during and after pregnancy
Hair changes during and after pregnancy
During pregnancy, hormonal changes can affect how your hair looks and feels.
- Hair loss slows down considerably, and hair growth can increase. You may notice that your head of hair is thicker and healthier-looking than usual. However, some women find that their hair is more limp and lifeless during pregnancy.
- It is normal during pregnancy to grow hair on other parts of your body, such as your abdomen, face, or back.
After pregnancy, your hair's growth cycle returns to normal. Hair that would normally have been shed during the last few months is now ready to die and be replaced. So, don't be surprised if you lose more hair than normal during the first year after childbirth.
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| Author | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Renée M. Crichlow, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Last Updated | November 30, 2006 |
| Last updated: | November 30, 2006 |
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| Author: | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH |
| Reviewed By: | Renée M. Crichlow, MD - Family Medicine, Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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