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Hi E.
First of all, you should see you doctor. Especially since you are breastfeeding, your can be needing extra vitamins. You should have a full blood work-up done. When I gave birth to my twins and was giving birth, I experienced the same thing. I had become anemic. The doctors had me also give bottles so i could get better. Also, you should go for a bld test for pregnancy, I also was testing negative for home test, but when i went to the doctors it should i was pregnant. My second (third)child was born 3 days before my twins turned 1year old.
Noel

Hi E.--I am in the same boat, 29 with a 6 month old (on the 25th). I have naturally thick curly hair. But the way it is falling out, I think I am going to be bald soon. I am still having "hot" flashes. My mental state has been shaky as well. We have to watch postpardum depression. I have even thought that I was pregnant again too. But am not. I do not breast feed anymore though. A couple of the girls at work says this is normal. So as long as I dont see any bald spots I think we will be okay...I hope it ends soon.

Hi E.,

Yep, it is true!!! About 4 months after each of my kid's births (I have 3) my hair started falling out, and not just a few strands, but handfulls at a time. After my first was born and this happened, I freaked - I called my doctor and said "SOMETHING IS HORRIBLY WRONG!!!" all my hair was falling out. I have relatively long hair and very thick - but as horrible as it sounds, I was starting to look like a chemo patient - that's how bad my hair fell out! However, it grows back... I've always said the world would be a happier place if WE ALL were bald!! Just keep a check on your well-being for any other symptoms... your iron may be low also, thus for the tiredness, etc.. If it worries you a lot, see your doctor. In the meantime, enjoy that baby boy, they are a blessing!!!

Hi E., Unfortunately everyone is right. Hormones are nasty little things! I felt just like you at around 4 - 6 months. My hair fell out in CLUMPS. I was afraid to comb and wash my hair! I did find a shampoo/condtioner that worked well for me and I still use it. Nioxin. It's especially for hair loss. It's pricey but worth it. You can get it higher end beauty supply stores. I saw a dermatologist about my hair and the best advice she gave me was don't cut my hair because it's falling out! She was totally right. I've known people that cut their hair because it's falling out and it looks worse and they're even unhappier with their hair. I think your mood swings sound on track too. But if it persists or you're really uncomfortable then see your doc. It will all pass in time.

You may have postpartum thyroiditis. I also have a 6 month old, and have had it with my past two children. I actually had an appointment today. I would suggest see your primarty MD and have some bloodwork done. I had never heard of the condition, but had many of the same symptoms you are having and went to see my doctor, and sure enough... I had to look it up on the internet because I had never heard of it. Good luck!

My son is 8 months old now, and I just went through what you talking about. It does go away, my hair was falling out like crazy, and I was getting hot flashes really bad. I still get the hot flashes some, I guess that will go away in time to.
But if you are really concerned or feeling really down and depressed, you need to let your DR. know right away. THere is help out there for post partum, dont let it get bad. Hang in there!! :)

E.:
I am sure that this is a natural phase of post natal mommy-hood, however, you might want to consider speaking with a professional on this matter. While you will no doubt hear from other moms that they too experienced your symptoms, it would be best to talk this over with your OB/GYN or even your child's pediatrician. I am sure that you are just going through a phase and that Nature will work things out but just to be on the safe side, discuss your headaches, irritability, and fatigue with your doc; I am sure s/he can comfort you and let you know that what you are going through is completely normal...and if not, well, they can certainly help you. Salud!

Hi E... My son is almost 2 years old and i still have problems with my hair falling out. and with the irritability problem i got put on some medicine. but my medicine also helps with my depression. have you talked to your doctor to try and get some suggestions/MS

I had a similar situation as you with my 3rd baby. It turned out I had hypothyroidism, and still have it. i would definatly tell your Dr to rule out that possibility.

E., I recommend to go to your Doctor for a total physical. Every women and body are different, every one respond differently in treatment it could be a simple anemia or postpartium depression. But the best way is get a pyhsical examen including blood work. I hope you feel much better. P.