During pregnancy, levels of estrogen , a female hormone, increase sharply.

This increase prolongs the hair growth phase ( anagen phase ), making it denser, shinier and thicker.

Estrogen stimulates hair follicles, promotes growth and limits the effect of androgenic hormones such as DHT , which are responsible for hair miniaturization.

This increase in estrogen is linked to preparing the body for gestation and protecting the fetus , which has a positive impact on overall health, including hair health.

However, about three months after delivery , the sudden drop in estrogen causes hair follicles to return to the resting ( telogen ) phase, resulting in significant but temporary hair loss, called postpartum telogen effluvium.

Type of hair loss: diffuse and significant hair loss across the entire scalp, without specific bald areas. Hair falls out in large quantities (in the shower or when brushing), making the hair visibly less dense.

Causes: sudden drop in estrogen levels after childbirth, which causes hair follicles to quickly switch from the growing phase (anagen) to the resting phase (telogen), causing significant hair loss.

Common Triggers: late pregnancy and childbirth are the main triggers, as they cause this sudden drop in estrogen. Maternity-related stress, fatigue, and nutritional deficiencies can also worsen the situation.

This is a natural process, so there's no need to worry. This postpartum hair loss is reversible: only the hair falls out, while the bulbs remain active and capable of producing new hair.

If you are breastfeeding your newborn, it is advisable to wait until the end of breastfeeding before starting any anti-hair loss treatment. Once breastfeeding is finished, appropriate care is recommended, because without this, and with the stress of motherhood, hair loss can continue for several months.

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